Friends, we're coming toward the end of the liturgical year, and as is typical, the Church gives us readings of an apocalyptic nature dealing with the end times. “Apocalypse” means “unveiling,” and what’s being unveiled in our readings is the emergence of a new world—not so much in the literal, cosmic sense as in the sense of how we navigate and understand t ... Show More
Jun 10
Jesus Sees Something in You
Friends, on this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel is about Jesus sending the Twelve on a mission. Whenever we hear about the Twelve, it’s the Church in seminal form. And here’s what I want to focus on: Whom does Jesus call to be his apostles? Not the best and brightes ... Show More
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Nov 2022
Ch24-3. Reconnaissez la venue de la tribulation et défendez votre foi (Matthieu 24:29-31)
Dans le passage des Écritures d’aujourd’hui, nous lisons ces paroles: “après la tribulation de ces jours-là”, et cela nous dit dans ce verset qu’il y aura réellement une grande tribulation sur la terre. Il y aura des calamités naturelles comme des épidémies terribles, des guerres ... Show More
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