Have you ever been to Disneyland or Disneyworld? If so, you’ve likely climbed into a boat and sailed through the puppeteering land of It’s a Small World. If you’re anything like me, you’re humming the song in your head right now, and in three hours, you’ll still be humming it. Sorry about that… Today’s Gospel contains a pretty famous line “love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you” (Mt 5:44). But why? Well, we have to keep reading. “For he makes the sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and unjust” (Mt 5:45). Indeed, it is a small world, and we all reside in this same world. As much as it might chafe our human understanding of fairness and justice, God’s care extends to every person, whether friend or foe.
Category: Lent
What’s Wrong with the World Today
26 February 2021 Matthew 5:20-26 What’s wrong with the world today? Several decades ago, the London Times asked this question of essayists and orators – people who by that days’ standards were “influencers”. G. K. Chesterton, the famous writer, philosopher, and lay Catholic theologian, responded to the Times. He wrote: Dear Sirs:I am.Sincerely yours,G. K.… Continue reading What’s Wrong with the World Today
Our Favorite, Comfy Sweatshirt Prayer Revisited
For many of us, the Lord’s Prayer is like our favorite comfy, old sweatshirt – it fits, it’s easy, and it’s always there. Lets take a fresh look at an old favorite.
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” My word! Can you imagine having a pop quiz with Jesus? Today's reflection looks at Jesus naming Peter as the rock upon whom he builds the Church and what that might mean for you me.
Beyond the Day Spa – to a Hospital for Sinners
We all love a good cliché, even one about the Church. A quote attributed Saint Augustine comes to mind here: "The church is not a hotel for saints, it is a hospital for sinners."
Out of Love or Obligation?
“Do you do things out of love or only out of obligation?” Today's reflection examines our sense of duty and our sentiment of love.