Humanly speaking, regardless of the image Jesus wanted to project in carrying out the mission the Father had assigned him, we should wonder what must have been his visceral reaction when his closest disciples told him that his words and conduct...
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Our Mission in Life
“You are the salt of the earth” “You are the light of the world.” Here are two of the most direct, targeted expressions uttered by Jesus. We all know how doctors frown upon those who munch on salty snacks and are rather...
Alexandra BochteWorld Mission Sunday
Today is World Mission Sunday. It should be the Day meant to define and shape every single day of our life as disciples of Jesus Christ, because he has entrusted us with the spreading of the Good News, the most...
Deacon Kurt Godfryd
Our Missionary Calling
Early in the 20th century a Catholic missionary arrived at a remote village in China, where he began sharing the Gospel with those who would accept it. The missionary approached three men who were very close friends and...
Leading a Prayerful Life
God calls us to celebrate World Mission Sunday within the context of prayer. Here are some challenging conclusions to be drawn from this statement. In giving the definition of herself at the 2nd Vatican Council, the...
Michael BaglinoJesus Has A Plan For Each Of Us
One summer day over thirty years ago, a man named Dave had been spearing catfish with some friends; this fishing technique required them to swim underwater for as long as they could hold their breaths—and in the process...
Doers of Jesus
Humbly welcome the Word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers of the Word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. Perhaps the full impact of this simple recommendation from James...
Deacon Donald Cox
The Lord Has A Mission For Each Of Us
A number of years ago, before the use of computers in schools became widespread, an experiment was conducted in California. Computers were programmed with educational games designed to reinforce basic concepts in math...
Sharing the Gospel
Once upon a time two very good and holy men who lived in the same town died on the exact same day. They had never met during their lifetimes—for one was quite poor, and had lived in the ghetto, or rundown section of...
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His Destiny is Our Destiny
Humanly speaking, regardless of the image Jesus wanted to project in carrying out the mission the Father had assigned him, we should wonder what must have been his visceral reaction when his closest disciples told him...
Perfecting the Mundane
I sometimes joke that I ran screaming from my parents’ house at 17. I’m joking, but only just. So, it has been a happy surprise that my children have continued to want to be close to Tom and me even into their 30s. A...
5 Keys to Experience Miracles
While every serious believer is open to God’s love, power and grace, some seem to experience nonstop miracles in their lives while others never see nor experience them. I think we all want this deeper connection with...
Preparing for Future Storms and Menacing Waves
We have an existential problem. Sunday after Sunday, we risk failing to capitalize on what God’s words are meant to elicit in our minds and hearts. Too often, we forget that the Lord is present in our midst with all his...
Tom Borek
Brotherly Love in the Time of Social Media
I sometimes wonder what my paternal grandmother would have thought about social media. She was a highly sociable woman with many friends. She and my grandfather were “joiners”. They liked being an active part of their...
James S. AndersonReform and Renewal in the Church—And in You
During my first month in Seminary, all students were required to attend a concert by a well-known Flamenco guitarist. Flamenco guitar music is a unique art that blends playing the strings while using the guitar’s body...
Br Matthew Marie, OSB
Vincent Ryan Ruggiero
Every Day We Are Given Opportunities to Make a Difference
Temple University in Philadelphia is the third largest university in Pennsylvania; it enjoys a worldwide reputation for research, scholarship, and education, and has international campuses in Tokyo and...
How God Keeps His Promises
“But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but...
