The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
As Moses struck the rock in the desert with his staff to provide water for his people fleeing Egypt, God can and will save us if we turn back to him begging him for an outpouring of his merciful love for us. A few of us as ambassadors and evangelists are like modern-day Jonahs preaching repentance to our country and the world as modern-day Ninevites. This is a strong warning for us and for the world.
Exodus 3:1-8a, 3-15; Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9 There are three themes to develop this Sunday: the burning bush, not burned; God’s voice in the “I AM” who sends Moses on his mission to free Israel, Psalm 103, the Lord is merciful and gracious, and the “kind and barren fig”...
Exodus 16:1-4, 12-15; Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Ephesians 4:20-24; John 6:24-35 This week we continue reflecting on God providing us with his bread of life. Last week’s first reading dealt with a man who offered God and Elisha his firstfruits in the form of twenty barley loaves. Elisha ordered the loaves to be given to...
By John Chomistek In the past, I’ve had fleeting times and moments of contemplating if there was a God. Was there really this Jesus Man-God that walked the earth some 2000 years ago? I was always able, though, to see those moments of uncertainty as just a passing thought and again concluded that God and...
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...
Exodus 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 We continue to beg God for his mercy on our country with this election, the conversion of all terrorists and care for the refugees. Thank you for having responded to God’s call.” Please come Holy Spirit, and fill our minds with your Divine Light. I see...
Jeremiah 18:8-10; Ps 40:1-4,18; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53 Please continue to pray daily a Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the conversion of all terrorists. I think we want them to come to know the wonderful love of Jesus for all people. We can also pray another chaplet for our country. We certainly need God’s help....
Isaiah 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 May you and your families have a very safe and blessed 4th of July. Also, please pray a daily Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the conversion and safety of Our Nation and the conversion of all the terrorists. The chaplet only takes 5 minutes....