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6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WISDOM, CHOICES, AND US
In the introduction to his book Rediscover the Saints , Matthew Kelly writes: “In these pages, you will encounter the voices of the saints, their greatest insights into how to live well…” The saints had one unique thing in common: the special gift of wisdom. They prioritized virtue over vice. They mastered their desires. They took charge of their senses. They excelled in doing good. Wisdom was their secret. The readings this weekend take us to the root of humanity’s crisis —
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: SALT AND LIGHT IN A TROUBLED WORLD
What does it mean for one’s light to shine? What does it truly mean to be the salt of the earth? Jesus speaks these words immediately after the Beatitudes. He addresses the crowds—ordinary people—and invites them into an extraordinary way of living. To be salt and light is not an optional identity for a few exceptional Christians; it is the vocation of every disciple. Reflecting on this passage, Pope Francis explains that Jesus is saying, in effect: If you are poor in spirit,
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
The Beatitudes confront us with a simple but unsettling question: what really makes a person great? Why do we assume that power, intelligence, success, or achievement are the true measures of human worth? Not long ago, a friend of mine lost the brother, a man who lived his entire life on the autism spectrum. The man exuded enviable simplicity. He was born into a family of remarkable achievement—professors, doctors, and engineers. Yet this brother did not go to school, did not
Vincent Arisukwu
Sep 28, 20244 min read
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: OUR JEALOUSIES WON'T PREVENT DIVINE SURPRISES
Two parallel incidents are presented in the readings of this weekend: A young man quickly told Moses that two elders, Eldad and Medad,...
Vincent Arisukwu
Aug 31, 20244 min read
22ND SUNDAY: KEEPING THE HEART CLEAN
The heart occupies a significant role in the anatomy of human existence. It is the central pump and powerhouse that circulates the blood....
Vincent Arisukwu
Aug 17, 20245 min read
20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: JESUS, THE TRUE LIVING BREAD
As we make the homestretch on the Bread of Life discourse in John Ch. 6, let’s reflect on the meaning of the word “life or living” as...
Vincent Arisukwu
Aug 10, 20243 min read
19TH SUNDAY: IS IT PROPER TO SAY, “THIS IS ENOUGH, LORD?”
The answer to this question is found in the experience of the prophet Elijah in today’s reading. He is fed up with life. He witnesses...
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