Reflection for the 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Divine Dialogue of God with the Soul Today’s Gospel has a number of diverse thoughts, all related to the subject of authenticity. Jesus was a master story teller, and often used hyperbole to make His point. I would like to share with you one thought

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Reflection for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 Divine Dialogue of God with the Soul  In today’s Gospel we have a list of ‘behaviors’ that Jesus expects of us—but they seem nearly impossible. Read them slowly as if you are hearing them for the first time, so you can understand how this sermon

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Reflection for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Divine Dialogue of God with the Soul In today’s Gospel (Luke 6:17-26) we hear that the poor are blessed, and the rich should live as though they are poor. The hungry should feel blessed, and the well fed should be wary. Those who weep should rejoice,

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February 6, 2022

Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time   In this weekend’s Gospel we hear of two very personal first-encounters with God.  The first is Isaiah (Is 6:1-2, 3-8), who comes face-to face with God, either in a trance or in a dream. He recognizes

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