September 18, 20212Saturday 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Take the lesson to heart
On the eve of Catechetical Sunday, it’s good to reflect on our task of teaching the next generation matters of the Spirit. One comment heard too often when bad things happen is that "God must have a reason for doing this." Or, "It must be God’s will." Looking at the biblical testimony, however, leads to the realization that most of the bad things that happen are not God’s will at all but the work of sinful people. God says, "Feed the hungry" and children starve. God says, "Do not kill" and people murder. Let’s teach our kids what’s on God, and what’s on us.
April 20, 2026, John 6:22-29 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042026.cfm You Become What You Eat. Have you ever felt a bit tired of seeing the same ads on TV?
April 19, 2026, Luke 24:13-35 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040826.cfm Jesus Draws Near I can’t help but share the wonderful news that Jesus continues to walk with us along
April 18, 2026, John 6: 16-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041826.cfm Invite Jesus into Your Boat. I recall fishing once on a two-seater boat with my dad’s friend, Bud
April 17, 2026, John 6: 1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041726.cfm More Than Enough. Speaking to a crowd unexpectedly can be nerve-wracking for some. What do I say?Sometimes, I
September 18, 20212Saturday 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Take the lesson to heart
On the eve of Catechetical Sunday, it’s good to reflect on our task of teaching the next generation matters of the Spirit. One comment heard too often when bad things happen is that "God must have a reason for doing this." Or, "It must be God’s will." Looking at the biblical testimony, however, leads to the realization that most of the bad things that happen are not God’s will at all but the work of sinful people. God says, "Feed the hungry" and children starve. God says, "Do not kill" and people murder. Let’s teach our kids what’s on God, and what’s on us.
Today’s readings:
1 Timothy 6:13-16; Luke 8:4-15 (448).
"[T]he Devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts."
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