They are very fortunate people who are born into a religious faith, and who with the passage of the years find this faith increasingly strong and sustaining. To possess a confident faith is a tremendous blessing. Only faith can answer the most profound questions of life. Without faith, there is…
It was a beautiful July day. A man was sitting at his desk in an air conditioned room. The temperature in the room was a comfortable 72 degrees. He felt full of energy. From his window he saw that the sun was shining brightly outside, and every now and then…
The steward in Jesus’ story was unreliable and dishonest. It’s obvious that he had been so for quite some time. It probably started off in little ways, but eventually become a way of life. He must have known all along that he was living dangerously. But he got away with…
It’s shocking to see how multinational companies sometimes cut the work force, without any consideration for the individuals they are letting go. For them it’s all about profits rather than the welfare of the workers. This is where Jesus’ stories of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin come in.…
In the Gospel we see that Jesus didn’t hide the reality from his disciples. He pointed out the difficulties, the hardships, and the sacrifices that would be required of those who would follow him. He told them in no uncertain terms that it wouldn’t be easy. So they could not…
