There is something exotic about a vineyard But then I am from the Midwest where the landscape is dotted with dairy farms And I am a city girl who never experienced the rigors or disappointments associated with cultivating a crop I do remember that like many others my grandfather made wine in
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Don’t You Know Who I Am?
In which specific area of your life must you set aside privilege for the sake of others?
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Is Our Generous God Fair?
We have learned that God is all-knowing, all-loving, all-just, all-everything-that-is-good, etc. Therefore, we are afraid to suggest that God might not be fair. We are afraid that this might be a kind of blasphemy. But then, how is this parable to be understood?
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None of My Business!
We all know individuals who pride themselves on “keeping their noses out of other people’s business.”
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How Often Must I Forgive?
Some say that a unique feature of the Christian religion is its insistence on forgiveness. Today’s reading from Sirach shows that this is not true.
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Servant of the People of God
Today’s readings indicate that the religious leader is appointed by God and is accountable to God. They take their positions and responsibilities seriously, because the people of God deserve the best that they have to offer.
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The Price of Fidelity
Nobody wants to suffer Every living being cringes from pain It is almost as if we have within us a driving force to run away from it And then we come across readings like today rsquo s that admonish us ldquo to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice rdquo They seem to call us to act against
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Who’s in Your Circle?
In the minds of many people, the circle is a symbol of inclusivity. But circles can also be very exclusive.
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The Ark of God
Today we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Mary as we proclaim that she was taken body and soul into heaven Unlike the Ascension of Jesus there are no biblical traditions associated with this teaching of the church The earliest references to Mary rsquo s assumption appear as early as the
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What Does God Expect?
Is it true that life has gotten harder over the years Or might it be that we have simply grown up and now realize that it has always been a challenge we were simply shielded from its hardships We were taught to live good lives to be kind to others and to follow the rules Why is it then that t