Third Sunday of Lent-C Today, we are asked to reflect on the age-old question of human suffering. The subject is quite complex because there is a dichotomy in defining the cause of suffering. From a theological perspective, suffering and death result from a fallen world and personal sin. St. Paul unambiguously teaches this phenomenon: “For … Continue reading Unless You Repent, You Will All Perish Just As They Did
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The Transfiguration of the Lord
Second Sunday of Lent-C Last week, we entered the desert with Jesus, and today, we are invited to the top of Mount Tabor to witness his glorious Transfiguration. We are reminded that Jesus took James, John, and Peter. A week before, in Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter’s … Continue reading The Transfiguration of the Lord
God Did Not Make Death
Thirteen Sunday of Ordinary Time-B Death befalls every person, and when the inevitability happens to a younger person, a similar mantra is often heard to relieve the pain. “God must want her in heaven.” “God must have some reason for allowing her to die way too early.” “God must have some purpose for this suffering.” … Continue reading God Did Not Make Death
The Five Foolish Virgins
Thirty-Second Sunday-A In the northern hemisphere, when sunlight diminishes and leaves fall, nature reminds us of life's fragility. Western culture annually recognizes the change with ghouls and goblins decorating houses and children teasing homeowners with the phrase ‘trick or treat” and demanding the ransom of candy.The next day, the Church celebrates all the saints who … Continue reading The Five Foolish Virgins
The Yoke of Christ
Fourteen Sunday of Ordinary Time-A "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” Without insulting anyone’s intelligence, a quick review of the terms Jesus uses in today’s Gospel is well in order. “Take my yoke upon you and … Continue reading The Yoke of Christ
Behold the Man
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Flogging was the preliminary punishment before every Roman execution. The usual weapon used was a short leather whip braided with leather thongs of variable lengths. On these strips were small iron balls and sharp pieces of sheep bones, intended to cut human flesh into ribbons. Normally, the … Continue reading Behold the Man
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-C
Wherever your treasure lies, there your heart will be.Remember back when you could afford and willingly deposited your hard-earned cash into a savings account for use in years to come. It may have been a 401K or similar financial instrument offered by your employer. After a few years in a regular market scenario, you begin … Continue reading Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time-C