Browsing the October 2020 archive of Blog
Chosen | October 16
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/16/20
Click here to read the daily readings from the USCCB website.
Today’s readings speak to me of how wanted we are by God. So often I feel like that can just be one more among a long list of Christian platitudes. There are lots of little Christian truisms that ... Read More »
The Fruits of the Spirit | October 14
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/14/20
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Galatians 5 is among my favorite passages of Scripture. St. Paul directly lays out exactly how to see if the Holy Spirit is at work in your life! Like we read in John 15, “Abide in me, and ... Read More »
Faith and Freedom | October 13
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/13/20
Click here to read the daily readings from the USCCB website. In our first reading today, St. Paul told the Galatians that they should not submit to the yoke of slavery because Christ set them free. God freed the Israelites from the bondage in Egypt but they were obligated ... Read More »
Freedom and Love | October 12
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/12/20
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“For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firmand do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.”
St. John Paul II said, “Freedom exists for the sake of love.” I’ve been reflecting this weekend on the theological ... Read More »
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Fr. Andy
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/12/20
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In today’s Gospel parable, we hear of a King who is throwing a wedding feast for his son, but some people don’t want to come… Why would anyone turn down an invitation to come to a wonderful dinner, ... Read More »
Seven Other Spirits | October 9
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/09/20
Click here to read the daily readings from the USCCB website.
There’s a lot going on in today’s Gospel. I saw three themes that I was potentially interested in writing on for today. The one I decided to reflect on is the theme from the final paragraph.
“When an ... Read More »
God is Different | October 8
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/08/20
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Sometimes when I read this parable I get kind of confused and discouraged. How could Jesus compare God to this man who says "Do not bother me" when his friend asks for a favor? Sure, Jesus goes on ... Read More »
"Wrong is Wrong, Even if Everybody is Wrong" | October 7
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/07/20
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Today's first reading reminded me of a quote from Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen that I had happened upon yesterday. "Moral principles do not depend on a majority vote. Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is ... Read More »
The Hermit and the Hound of Heaven | October 6
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/06/20
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There is a reflection posted on our sacristy bulletin board…you may have seen it: The most important day in your spiritual life will come, not when you believe you love God, but when you realize (how much) God ... Read More »
Another Gospel | October 5
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/05/20
Click here to read the daily readings from the USCCB website.
"Brothers and sisters:I am amazed that you are so quickly forsakingthe one who called you by the grace of Christfor a different gospel (not that there is another)."
Called out.
In today's first reading, St. Paul calls out ... Read More »