Today’s first reading is from the book of Job. This book is long and complicated but rich in meaning and relevance. This book is like a parable of Jesus. It tells a story not necessarily historical to teach us about God and the ways of God. In this inspired book...
As a confessor you encounter all kinds of people whose perspective on sins runs the gamut from everything is sin (most mortal!) to “well… I haven’t killed anyone, so I must be good.” Of course, there are very few who inhabit the extremes. Most folks are somewhere in...
In today’s first reading Qoheleth declares: “Vanity of vanities…All things are vanity!” The Hebrew word Qoheleth means “speaker” or “preacher.” His message seems to be very pessimistic: “Vanity of vanities…vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!”...
In today’s Gospel Jesus sends out the Twelve to preach the Gospel. They are to “to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” Their message and ministry are the exact same as Jesus’ message and ministry: “Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:...
When Jesus encountered the scribe who asked what is the greatest commandment, Jesus answered to which the scribe’s response was: “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’ 33 And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all...
