Fourth Sunday of Lent-A Well into Lent, our Gospel this Sunday recalls another encounter in which Jesus’ healing presence is evident. Last week was the meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well, in which Jesus became the way for a sinful woman to be reconciled with God through His mercy and her faith. Unlike … Continue reading Do You Believe in the Son of Man?
Category: Religion
The Loss of the Third Space
Have you ever heard of the “third space?” Not too many people have, because in the present culture, it has pretty much disappeared, especially among the younger and non-religious. “Sociologist Ray Oldenburg (1991) described third spaces as informal, accessible places where people gather voluntarily, build relationships, and create shared meaning. They are neutral, low-pressure environments … Continue reading The Loss of the Third Space
A Spring of Water Welling Up to Eternal Life
Third Sunday of Lent-A For those who are savvy with the liturgical calendar, Cycle A of the Sunday readings focuses on the Gospel of Matthew. As we enter the third week of Lent, the Church takes a brief detour over the next three weeks, drawing on the teachings of St. John. St. John brings us … Continue reading A Spring of Water Welling Up to Eternal Life
The Vision of Glory
Second Sunday of Lent -A The Second Sunday of Lent offers a familiar story of Jesus ascending Mount Tabor with Peter, James, and John. Suddenly, Jesus was transformed before them, and Moses and Elijah, prophets of the past, appeared. The story is chosen every second Sunday of Lent, and countless commentaries have been written about … Continue reading The Vision of Glory
Temptation of Jesus in the Desert
First Sunday of Lent-A A desert can be a harsh, desolate place, seeming very empty and alone. Our reading for the First Sunday of Lent describes Jesus going into the wilderness and remaining there for forty days, and being tempted by Satan. It should be noted for clarity's sake that the journey into the desert … Continue reading Temptation of Jesus in the Desert
The Doctor Behind a Young Man’s Euthanasia
When discussing the slippery slope of disregard for human life, the warning is often dismissed as an overreaction. In a case in Canada, the warning came true. Canada embraces the concept and practice of euthanasia with legal protection. The willful killing of sick patients is quite alarming and accounts for 1 in 20 deaths in … Continue reading The Doctor Behind a Young Man’s Euthanasia
Fulfilling the Law
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A In the week before Lent begins, the Gospel this weekend is a lengthy description of the importance of the Law for right living. The Pharisees and scribes accuse Jesus of not placing enough emphasis on the Law. The Law comprises the Torah, and commentary is the foundation of Jewish life. … Continue reading Fulfilling the Law
You Are the Salt of the Earth
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A The Gospel reading for this weekend is short but powerful. It uses simple speech about salt, a city on the mountaintop, and light to illustrate what a Christian should be. For those who might deviate from their Christian identity, Jesus indicates they are living an unreasonable life. He starts by … Continue reading You Are the Salt of the Earth
Another Horrendous Super Bowl Halftime
Here we go again. The 60th Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday, complete with another horrendous halftime show. For the past 20 years or more, the NFL has allowed left-leaning artists with a cultural and political axe to grind to use the exposure to promote left-leaning ideologies. The shows have become so repulsive and … Continue reading Another Horrendous Super Bowl Halftime
‘Detransitioner’ Wins Huge Court Settlement
In the first lawsuit of its kind, a psychologist and surgeon in New York, who were instrumental in recommending and performing a double mastectomy of an otherwise healthy 16-year-old girl with gender dysphoria, were found liable by the jury and ordered to pay her a $2 million settlement for medical malpractice. The victim, Fox Varian … Continue reading ‘Detransitioner’ Wins Huge Court Settlement