What is a disciple of Jesus? A disciple a student and one who follows him. Jesus invites us to follow him and tells us his yoke is easy, and his burden is light. “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and...
Today we celebrate the love of God on this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. St. Paul tells us in today’s second reading: “The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” This love of God is made concrete in...
Abram reached his old age as a man of wealth, but he was a nomad and childless. He had many material goods but no land to call his own and no children. He felt that his life was a failure in regard to those two most important aspects. He received a promise from God...
Jesus gives us an important warning in today’s Gospel: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing.” It seems the proliferation of podcasts, tweets, and other social media has also brought a proliferation of conspiracy theories and false prophets. ...
Today is a major feast in many parts of the world. In Peru it is the day of the hard-working farm laborer and the patron saint feast throughout the Amazon region. For many years it was a national holiday in Peru. It is a day of joy, dancing, processions, special...
