Browsing the July 2020 archive of Blog

July 19, 2020 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Andy Upah

Posted by Helen Kilburg on 7/20/20

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  Reading 1 WIS 12:13, 16-19

There is no god besides you who have the care of all,that you need show you have not unjustly condemned.For your might is the source of justice;your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all.For you show your might ... Read More »

Jesus & Jonah | July 20

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/20/20

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Once again the Pharisees are met with heavy criticism in response to their question to Jesus. It is important to remember the character of the Pharisees when we consider Jesus’s words. They are very often seeking to trap ... Read More »

Sacrifice Requires Mercy | July 17

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/17/20

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Jesus says in today’s Gospel, “Something greater than the temple is here.” The temple is where the Jews would go to worship God. It was the most important place in their religion and culture. For Jesus to say ... Read More »

Holiness: Running a Marathon or Learning to Walk? | July 16

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/16/20

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A short but powerful Gospel reading today.

“Jesus said:‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and ... Read More »

All We Have Done | July 15

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/15/20

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Today’s readings are all about humility. Isaiah poetically write about the arrogance of humanity when he says, “will the axe boast against him who hews with it? Will the saw exalt itself above him who wields it?” For ... Read More »

St. Kateri's Firm Faith | July 14

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/14/20

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Today is the memorial for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. When she was 4, small pox ravaged her Mohawk village. She lost her parents and she was left disfigured and half blind. She was adopted by her uncle and raised ... Read More »

July 12, 2020 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Andy Upah

Posted by Helen Kilburg on 7/13/20

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading  1 IS 55:10-11

Thus says the LORD:Just as from the heavensthe rain and snow come downand do not return theretill they have watered the earth,making it fertile and fruitful,giving seed to the one who sowsand bread to the one who eats,so shall my ... Read More »

Counterculture | July 13

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/13/20

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I think Jesus’s words are timely for today’s political and social climate. “I have come to bring not peace but the sword.” Yep. Relatable. Tolerance is the new golden virtue, but tolerance doesn’t mean in practice what it ... Read More »

A Purifying Ember | July 11

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/10/20

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“Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?”

The prophet exclaims, “Here I am. Send me!”

If only all Christians would respond with the same evangelical fervor!

But notice what happens before that. Isaiah encounters the Lord ... Read More »

Is God's Love Conditional on Our Repentance? | July 10

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/10/20

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The first reading contains a beautiful description of what God has in store for Israel. As I wrote yesterday, I feel like we often hear about God’s wrath for Israel’s transgressions. We hear about the consequences of their ... Read More »