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July 26, 2020 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr Andy Upah
Posted by Helen Kilburg on 7/27/20
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 1 KGS 3:5, 7-12
The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night.God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.”Solomon answered:“O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, kingto succeed my father David;but I am ... Read More »
Small Beginnings, Big Faith | July 24
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/24/20
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Big things often have small beginnings. Our readings speak of this reality. In the first reading, the Lord says through Jeremiah, “I will take you, one from a city, two from a clan.” Jesus explains the parable of ... Read More »
Attachments Make Us Blind | July 23
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/23/20
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Christianity and the Christian life is full of contradictions. Mary is both virgin and mother. Jesus was dead and is alive. Jesus says we will suffer but that the burden is light. Today’s Gospel is full of seeming contradictions.
You shall indeed hear but not understand,you shall indeed look but never ... Read More »
Thank you, Mary Magdalene | July 22
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/22/20
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Have you seen The Chosen?
That’s the question that’s been on the lips of Christians for months now. If you’re unfamiliar, it’s the first multi-season series on the life of Christ. Jesus is played by a devout Catholic, ... Read More »
Lawrence the Peacemaker | July 21
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 7/21/20
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Today is the Memorial for Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. He was born in 1559 in Italy but lost his parents at a young age. He entered the Capuchin Franciscan order at 16, was ordained a priest at 23 ... Read More »
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 »