Listening to the lives of others, the confessor sees the work of the unseen Spirit. He sees saints in the making, holy ones in the flesh.
Scripture
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Being there means being prepared
How much time does one need to prepare? How much labor does it involve? More than we realize.
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Followers of Christ should expect the unexpected
God being God includes God not being who we are. How can someone who is not us not surprise us?
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Proclaim God’s justice, even when rejected.
During a time of much disagreement and uncertainty, today’s readings offer a few reminders.
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Are you ready for God’s feast?
The parable of the wedding banquet provides insights into how to enter and remain in the kingdom of heaven.
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Jesus brings what’s important into focus
Jesus provokes his listeners to focus on important matters rather than seeking to justify themselves.
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The Gospel reminds us to care for and love the least among us
Jesus draws on his Jewish heritage to affirm tradition and shine a light on what is most important: love.
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It is never too late to meet the Lord in prayer
Never presume that you are one of the early hires and that Jesus offers his parable only to curb your jealousy of late arrivals. No, we all come so late in the day.
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What science can’t tell us about the mind (and Scripture can)
When we speak of minds, can someone who would reduce consciousness to biology offer an adequate picture of what it means for us to know something?
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How do we prevent our loved ones from repeating our mistakes?
God shows the way in the incarnation.