All posts tagged gospel
Faith Demands Trust
Recently two very close friends of mine contacted me concerning another dear friend I’ll call “Christopher”. They were looking for my advice as to how to intervene in a situation …
Prepare Yourself for Trials
Serving God has its trials because of the clash of our own plans with the plan of God for us, and because of our want it now culture. Those clashes …
At the Foot of the Mountain
Yesterday we celebrated the transformation of the apostles at the descent of the Holy Spirit. Today, as we resume our journey through Ordinary Time, Sirach sings the praises of wisdom, …
Pentecost, Going to Work After the Party
For Israel the feast of Pentecost finds its origin in early agricultural festivals. At the beginning of the grain harvest the first sheaf of newly cut barley was offered. On …
Radical Freedom
Today’s first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, speaks of Radical Freedom. Paul had been preaching the Good News, and was handed over to the Romans by the Jews. …
Follow me, the Spirit says
The gospel of John is read at Mass these last days before the Feast of Pentecost. We’re brought to the Sea of Galilee where the Lord first called Peter and …
Welcome Home to the Center of the World
Throughout the Easter season, we have been reading daily excerpts from the Acts of the Apostles. Now we are only a few days away from celebrating the Feast of Pentecost, …






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