Monthly Archives: February 2019

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. (Luke 6:37) Jesus couldn’t have been more clear. If you want to avoid condemnation, don’t condemn other people. Let’s say you see a rumpled, grizzled person sleeping … Continue reading →

There once was a woman who prayed constantly for her husband and three children. She was the only believer in her family, and she desperately wanted everyone else to embrace the faith. One child in particular gave her more heartache … Continue reading →

6th Week in Ordinary Time Do you still not understand? (Mark 8:21) Twice in today’s Gospel, Jesus asked his apostles, “Do you not yet understand? . . . Do you still not understand?” (Mark 8:17, 21). The answer is obvious. … Continue reading →

6th Week in Ordinary Time Sin is a demon lurking at the door . . . yet you can be his master. (Genesis 4:7) This story starts off with great promise. Both Cain and Abel have prepared their offerings to … Continue reading →

BY: HEIDI BRATTON Two meditations that illustrate the power of prayer in the life of others and ours. The Power of Our Prayers My young son and I enjoy playing by a little stream near our house. One pleasant afternoon, … Continue reading →

th Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessed are you who are poor. (Luke 6:20) Who actually wants to embrace a life of poverty, mourning, and hunger? Who actually believes that poverty is the way to blessing and happiness? Jesus does, because that’s the … Continue reading →