My apologies to John Lennon for using a line from one of his songs but I couldn't help it. I have been looking into the Book of Revelation over the last week or so and this line kept going through my head. I have always wondered about this book as it seems pretty scary until …
Category: Biblical Commentary
Humility
Today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 23: 1 -12 we hear Jesus preaching in the temple and berating the scribes and Pharisees. He tells his listeners to do what they are told but to not do what they do. In other words, don’t follow their examples. We all know people like that. People who might have a little …
Sunday Reflection: What would you do
The first reading at today's Mass was Genesis 22: 1 - 18. This is the story of God calling Abraham to sacrifice his son Issac. Abraham and Issac travel to the bottom of the mountain where they leave the servants and go by themselves to the top. When they get there they build an altar …
I am constantly amazed, although I shouldn't be, how something that was written almost two thousand years ago is still so relevant today. Of course I am speaking of Holy Scripture. Let's take a look at "The Parable of the Wicked Tenants" or "The Parable of the Tenant Farmers", Luke 20:9 -18. “A man planted a …
Are The Lions at the Door
In the past I have written about God giving me answers to questions, sometimes even before I ask them. The latest instance was this week when I was thinking about the Las Vegas shooting. As you know I am convinced we are nearing the end with all that has been happening: earthquakes, hurricanes, mass violence, …
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