Scripture
Trust and Hope in the Psalms
Father Harry Hagan Comments Off on Trust and Hope in the Psalms
The world today can seem chaotic and out of control, and some grasp for simplistic and unrealistic solutions that only contribute to the havoc. While no single element will set everything right, the solution must involve genuine hope, which we find in the psalms. There, hope does not stand alone but is continually paired with Read More
The Mysterious Letter to the Hebrews
Father Ronald D. Witherup Comments Off on The Mysterious Letter to the Hebrews
I recently had the opportunity to teach a seminar on the Letter to the Hebrews. Despite many years of teaching, I had never taught Hebrews, except for brief overviews in introductory courses. Yet all priests know that this letter is particularly important for our theology of the priesthood. Most ordination ceremonies employ the inspiring reading Read More
Favorite Prayers or Scripture Passages
Father Patrick M. Carrion Comments Off on Favorite Prayers or Scripture Passages
Having favorite prayers and Scripture passages is common. These can be the prayers that, when they come around every four weeks in the Psalter, brighten the day. Or maybe it is that favorite Eucharistic prayer whose tab you pull even when it is not the best fit for the readings, but it is what is Read More
Five Reasons to Celebrate Word of God Sunday
Father Guerric DeBona Comments Off on Five Reasons to Celebrate Word of God Sunday
When Pope Francis issued his apostolic letter Aperuit Illis, calling for an annual liturgical celebration of the Word of God to be observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, he was adding his own passionate signature to the Church’s tradition of honoring sacred Scripture. In my view, Francis asks the Church to bring into Read More
‘The Scepter Shall Never Depart from Judah’
Father Harry Hagan Comments Off on ‘The Scepter Shall Never Depart from Judah’
“The scepter shall never depart from Judah, / or the mace from between his feet, / Until tribute comes to him, / and he receives the people’s obedience.” — Genesis 49:10 Just before Jacob dies in Egypt, he blesses all his sons and makes Joseph promise to return his bones to the land promised Abraham. Read More
The Questions of Jesus
Father Richard Gribble Comments Off on The Questions of Jesus
Questions can provide both challenges and important lessons in life. Typical questions that we receive almost daily can be answered without much thought or reflection. However, sometimes questions come our way that we cannot answer, not because we intellectually do not know the answer, but rather the one posing the question has created a situation Read More
Our Daily ‘Thank You’ to God
Father Richard Gribble Comments Off on Our Daily ‘Thank You’ to God
Annually, on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather with family and friends for a Thanksgiving feast. At this time, more overtly, our thoughts turn toward the people and blessings in our lives for whom we are and should be grateful. Additionally, we review our life and consider how fortunate we are for our health, Read More
‘Do Whatever He Tells You’
Father Eugene Hensell Comments Off on ‘Do Whatever He Tells You’
The Gospel of John is divided into two parts. The first part (Jn 1-12) is called the “book of signs.” The second part (Jn 13-21) is called the “book of glory.” The first part is structured around seven signs, each of which reveals something about God manifested in the words and deeds of Jesus. Here Read More