On faith, prayer, and the quiet journey of the spiritual life.
Today's gospel from Luke presents us with a powerful moment that cuts to the heart of what true faith looks like in action. Jesus accepts an invitation to dine at the home of a prominent Pharisee on the Sabbath. The atmosphere is tense—the religious leaders are watching him closely, looking fo...
Read reflectionIn today's gospel reading, we encounter Jesus at a pivotal moment. Warned by Pharisees that Herod seeks his life, Jesus responds not with fear but with unwavering purpose. His reply to "that fox" reveals a divine det...
Read more →Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?" He answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, fo...
Read more →"And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God." On this feast day of Saints Simon and Jude, we encounter a profound moment in salva...
Read more →Eighteen years is a long time to carry a burden. For the woman in today's gospel, those years were spent bent over, unable to stand up straight, unable to look others in the eye. She had become invisible in many ways...
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