I did some research on this Gospel reading to find out what Jesus was talking about here in terms of the dishonest money. In this practice of usury, the lender is imposing his own interest and his agent is imposing an extra ...

I am a vegetarian. I choose not to eat meat because of moral reasons. I do not personally want to be responsible for the death of animals, and if they had to die so I could eat them or wear their fur or skin, I am responsible ...

Today's gospel is hard to get a handle on. Jesus is actually talking directly to his disciples here, but in the bigger picture, aren't we all disciples? And he tells them that things will be hard for them. They will be ...

Today's readings seem like an odd mix. The first reading talks about how we are all part of God's family, and how God is a part of all families and in fact the source of all families. And the psalm is about the blessings ...

Every fiftieth year was designated a jubilee year when, among other things, property reverted back to its original owners. Slaves were also freed and debts were forgiven. And people did not toil. It was a year of freedom ...

What an amazing and vibrant image we have of Elijah from the first reading. His words are on fire! He actually brought down fire from the heavens by the power of God. His zeal was inspiring. He was destined to put an end ...

At first glance, the Psalm and the Gospel seem incongruous. But how many people are living that incongruity? We pray the psalm, God teach me your ways. But when it comes down to it, we doubt our faith and doubt the authority ...

|In the Gospel, Jesus is concerned about the current generation. He says they are evil and have no faith. They are looking for a sign, but Jesus himself is the sign and there should be no need for another.  He tells them ...

Today's gospel might be hard to comprehend. What about Christianity and family values? Jesus says that whoever comes to him to be a disciple should hate his own family and even himself. But I do not hate my family. I care ...

Today is all about unity. In the Gospel Jesus is praying for us. For you and me reading this now. He says specifically that he is not only praying for his people then and there, but for everyone who will learn of him, who ...