This Sunday, July 27, is the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary time. The theme for the readings is persistence. The gospel is from the book of Luke 11:1-13. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Please click the link for the full Gospel Text (Luke 11:1-13): “Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you... Read more
We live in a divided world. We are divided by race, gender, sexual preference, religion, or politics. There is only one way to bring unity in every situation: to follow the model Jesus gave us. Let’s take a look. Jesus the Uniter Jesus repeatedly spoke about unity. He did not focus on simply agreeing, but talked of unity regarding a divine relationship and spiritual purpose. Jesus links the unity of His disciples to the unity of the Trinity, preaching... Read more
This Sunday, July 20, is the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading is a significant story about spiritual priorities. This is a story about Mary and Martha and their visit with Jesus. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 10:38-42: “Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came... Read more
The IRS recently declared that it would not prohibit churches and pastors from endorsing candidates. For many years, churches have refrained from endorsing political candidates. Instead, they provided guidance on how their members should choose their candidates. Do you think churches and pastors endorsing candidates is the right thing to do? Let’s take a look. IRS History with Churches The IRS declaration on July 7 is a seismic shift from previous legislation related to 501(c)(3) organizations. Previously, churches were... Read more
In this Sunday’s gospel reading, Jesus sends his disciples “two-by-two” before Him to find “laborers for the harvest.” This is the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text (Luke 10:1-9) At that time, the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them, “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to... Read more
On July 4, we celebrate America’s Independence Day. America will be 249 years old on this day. Our fight for freedom cost many lives, but also created a resolve within the people to stand up for what is right and just. Let’s take a look. Independence Day: The Fight to be Free The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. At this moment, the colonies stood up to imperial rule and fought for independence from England. The American... Read more
On July 2, we celebrate Civil Rights Act Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin illegal in the United States. Let’s take a look. Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Civil Rights Act was the turning point in the Civil Rights movement. Specifically, the act addressed: The end of legal segregation (schools, restaurants, transportation, and other public places). Equal voting rights by... Read more
The Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is Sunday, June 29. These are two foundational leaders of the Catholic Church. Jesus built His Church on Peter, whom he called His “rock.” Saint Paul shared the Gospel tirelessly across the Roman World. Let’s take a look at these great saints. Gospel Text (Matthew 16:13-19) When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some... Read more
Agape love is the highest form of love. This is a selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love that gives without expecting anything in return. God’s love for us is agape love, as He sacrificed His son’s life for us to be able to find our way back to him. Let’s take a look. The Definition of Agape Love The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) defines agape love as: “The expression of love turned outward toward concern for others.” An article from SaintlyLiving... Read more
The “big beautiful bill” budget proposal currently proposes a “not-so-beautiful” option. One of the items proposed is a change to the 988 suicide crisis hotline options that could hurt LGBTQ+ youth. Let’s take a look. What’s in the Proposed Bill? The Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been aggressive in working to eliminate waste and bloat in the federal government. Many Americans, including me, strongly support this goal. As we have seen from DOGE’s reviews, there... Read more
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