Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time- A Just as Jesus used parables to describe the Kingdom of God last week, He uses the same pedagogical mode again. The three images revolve around what is treasured and what is not. Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like a treasure buried in a field. After it is … Continue reading Discerning True Treasure
Category: Religion
Why Communism is Growing in America
Recently, House Speaker Mike Johnson warned citizens about the rising trend of communism in our political life. These comments came after the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), aka communists, captured victories in races across the country. The Democratic Communists' published positions were the impetus for his comments as the November general elections loom. Johnson noted that … Continue reading Why Communism is Growing in America
Our Reluctance to Smallness
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A This weekend we are gifted with three of Jesus’ parables. The first is the image of evil people sowing weeds in crop beds, hoping it destroys the yield. In the passage, Jesus will explain this parable, but he does not explain the other two. One of those is the mustard … Continue reading Our Reluctance to Smallness
Rubio Comes Out Swinging Against the ICC
On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a strong statement against the International Criminal Court (ICC). He outlined a “whole-of-government” approach to dismantle the ability of this organization to target American servicemen, governmental officials and ultimately U.S. sovereignty. You can watch the announcement here. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established twenty-four years ago … Continue reading Rubio Comes Out Swinging Against the ICC
My Word Shall Not Return to Me Void
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A God does not make mistakes, and everything that emanates from him is providential. The first reading from the Prophet Isaiah is a beautiful, poetic passage. The ancient writer speaks for God and uses analogous language to represent God’s interaction with the world.Isaiah identifies himself as the messenger by starting with … Continue reading My Word Shall Not Return to Me Void
The Spirit of the Fourth- Everyday
Throughout the country, the 250th anniversary was celebrated with much patriotism and gusto, much to the chagrin of the leftists and their mission to destroy her. The vast number of parades, fireworks, and gatherings was a welcome public display of patriotism. You would never think from the weekend’s display of national pride that there exist … Continue reading The Spirit of the Fourth- Everyday
The Truth Revealed to the Little Ones
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary time-A There is an epidemic of hubris running wild in the world today. It is an environment in which subjective truth, even if false, is put forth as truth. The problem stems from a lack of gratefulness and humility. In the modern mind, knowledge passed down from one generation to the … Continue reading The Truth Revealed to the Little Ones
America’s Freedom Against All Odds
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is truly a historic milestone. Over the course of these two and a half centuries, the United States of America has faced a multitude of trials and challenges. During this time, countless brave and selfless citizens have given their … Continue reading America’s Freedom Against All Odds
The Problem with Freedom
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a good segment of the population disagrees with its founding principles. According to Gallup, 58% of those polled indicate they are not proud to be an American. It strains credulity to think that so many people in the freest country in the world fail to show … Continue reading The Problem with Freedom
Not Worthy of Me
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-A Trying to live a life of discipleship has never been easy. As in life itself, there are good and happy times when it is easy to be prayerful and filled with the Spirit. At other times, a disciple is called to do the hard things, many times in conflict with … Continue reading Not Worthy of Me