A new heaven and a new earthMar 11, 2024
Today we hear how Isaiah announces that the Lord is creating a new heaven and a new earth in place of a sorrowful past. (Isaiah 65:17-21) His words remind me of a hymn that we often sang in Brazil. Read more
"Which is the first of the commandments?"Mar 08, 2024
Today in the liturgy we hear two wonderful readings that balance each other perfectly. Hosea tells us that it is God who begins his relationship with us. ''I will love them with all my heart. Read more
"Harden not your hearts"Mar 07, 2024
I like the response to today's psalm which goes, "If today you hear God's voice, harden not your hearts." (Psalm 95:7-8) This is about listening and remaining open. Read more
Teaching the message of loveMar 06, 2024
The Pharisees often criticized Jesus and his disciples accusing them of not obeying the Law. They especially attacked Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. In today's gospel from Matthew 5:17-19, Jesus explains his position. ''I have not come to abolish the law or the prophets, but to bring them to perfection.'' Read more
God loves all peopleMar 04, 2024
To understand today's gospel we have to see that it is the second part of the proclamation in Nazareth of the mission of Jesus.(Luke 4:16-30) He had just said that his mission is to the poor, to captives, to the blind and the oppressed. Read more
The Last JudgmentFeb 19, 2024
In today's gospel from Mathew 25:31-46, we hear what is called the Last Judgment. Jesus tells us that we will be judged on how we treat those who were hungry or thirsty, naked, discriminated against or in prison. Read more
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