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07 Jul Prayer Warriors (Lk 9:3) by Mary Grabosky

Posted on Thursday 07 July, 2016

He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.” ~ Lk 9:3 . Reflection: God will care for all our needs and will lead us on our uniquely designed path if we stay close to...

04 Jul Life and Religious Freedom (Mt 22:21) by Bishop Gruss

Posted on Monday 04 July, 2016

At that Jesus said to them, ‘Then repay what belongs to Caesar to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.' ~ Mt 22:21 . Reflection: When we celebrate Independence Day, on the hearts and minds of many people are the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S. This...

29 Jun Engage for Change (Lk 19:13) by Paul Westendorf

Posted on Wednesday 29 June, 2016

He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, ‘Engage in trade with these until I return’.~ Lk 19:13 . Reflection: Jesus tells a parable about coins (time, talent, treasure) given to a master’s servants. They are to use these coins in his absence. To...

28 Jun Ravenous Wolves (Mt 7:15) by TD Dorrell

Posted on Tuesday 28 June, 2016

Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. ~ Mt 7:15 . Reflection: In this age of the culture of death, women in a crisis pregnancy situation are lured by the “false prophets” who come to them in...

23 Jun Speaking Truth and Life (Mk 6:20) by Pastor Don Bird

Posted on Thursday 23 June, 2016

Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. ~ Mk 6:20 . Reflection: Saint John the Baptist is like the crazy uncle in the...

21 Jun Filled with the Spirit (Jn 15:26-27) by Amy Kosta

Posted on Tuesday 21 June, 2016

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.' ~ Jn...

16 Jun Step into the Light (2 Cor 4:3-4) by Karen Patnaude

Posted on Thursday 16 June, 2016

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God,...

14 Jun We Are All On Level Ground (Acts 15:9) by Dan Hinrichs

Posted on Tuesday 14 June, 2016

He made no distinction between us and them, for by faith He purified their hearts. ~ Acts 15:9 . Reflection: During my hours of prayer on the sidewalks at the St. Louis abortion facility, I am always struck with the irony that the building next door is a place...

09 Jun Giving It All (Mt 19:21) by Jeff Grabosky

Posted on Thursday 09 June, 2016

Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ ~ Mt 19:21 . Reflection: This man lived a life that followed the commandments, but had a difficult time parting with his...

03 Jun An Ugly Portrait (Lk 7:31-35) by Scott Casmer

Posted on Friday 03 June, 2016

Jesus said to the crowds: ‘To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you...

01 Jun Not Judging Sin is Sinful (Mt 7:1) by Dr. Rich Reich

Posted on Wednesday 01 June, 2016

Stop judging, that you may not be judged. ~ Mt 7:1 Reflection: The past couple generations have misconstrued the teachings in today’s Gospel to mean that we should not judge others, but allow them to sin. Pro-abortionists often say that they do not believe in abortion,...

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