The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
Our God makes and keeps his promises. He gave Abraham and Sarah numerous descendants, a new land and worldwide blessings. All Abraham had to do was trust that God would be faithful. God did test Abraham’s faith several times. With all the mess and unfaithfulness of humanity, God has not abandoned us.
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Philippians 3:20 -4:1; Luke 9:28b-36. Our faith continues to grow, change and develop. The first twelve chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, dealt with the creation stories and the fall of Adam and Eve. Evil and the influence of the devils continue to expand. From...
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Mark 9:2-10 This Sunday we bypass the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time to celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus. High on a mountain Jesus’ true identity and glory were revealed to his three closest friends. As Jesus becomes radiant in glory, he was...
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9; 13-14; Philippians 3:20-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 Following my Lenten theme of getting closer to Jesus are some insights from today’s readings that can help us. God told Abraham if he was faithful that God would make his descendants more numerous that the stars in the sky. Then St. Paul reminds...