On our journey together towards Holy Week and Easter, the Word of God reminds us of the attitude of the people of Israel who had just experienced the saving power of God who brought them out of Egypt. Rather than proclaiming their thanksgiving, they complain against...
On our journey together towards Holy Week and Easter, we accompany Jesus in his increasingly hostile encounters with the religious leaders. In today’s Gospel Jesus is responding to the religious leaders who did not understand him nor recognize him because he broke...
God gave the Law to Israel to establish a holy people who would be a sign to all other nations of God’s presence and action in history and the world. Many in Israel treated to Law with respect but they had a minimalistic view – living only the letter of the Law. In...
The parables of Jesus usually have outcomes that are surprising or even shocking. They tend to turn our values and worldview upside down. Today the parable of the tenants follows that rule. The owner took time to carefully set up a vineyard with everything that was...
This time of Lent is a season for conversion and deepening our commitment to our Christian life of service. Over the last week we listened to portions of the Sermon on the Mount and have heard how Jesus taught his first disciple to pray. Christian prayer leads us to a...
