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Small. Gradual. Hidden.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares two parables of the Kingdom of God. In the first, he compares the Kingdom to a mustard seed. What does this imply? First, that the…
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Four sentences. Fifty-six words.
Matthew’s account of the hemorrhaging woman is a brief interruption in the Jairus story. What are we to make of it? Let’s review this important interlude line by line: Suffering…
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Bearing the Yoke with Jesus
What burdens are you carrying right now? Are you carrying them with Jesus by your side?
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Sometimes I prefer a Tamer God…
Sometimes I Prefer a Tamer God . . . . . . a God I can understand better. One who’s more predictable and reasonable.
Illustration by Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana. Used with permission.
Interdependence Day
In this current age, we need to remember and celebrate not only our independence but also our interdependence.
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How Do You Treat Your Horse?
What are the lessons here? Be slow to label who or what is good or bad . . . or who is one of “us” and who is not.
