Many people see the faith as a bet: “It’s better to bet that God exists and find out he doesn’t, then to bet he doesn’t exists and find out he does.” But as Jesus makes clear: there is something of the Kingdom we can experience even now…and it’s worth selling everything for it!
Category: Ordinary Time (A)
Three Pitfalls To Our Relationship with Christ
The famous parable of the sower is Jesus’ way of pointing out three common pitfalls to our relationship with him: a lack of understanding, a lack of discipline, and a lack of prioritization. Just like any relationship falls apart when it comes to these pitfalls, so too in our relationship with Christ.
A Relationship, Not a Box to Check
Science shows us that relationships are the surest path to happiness. And so when Christ comes, he’s not looking for us to check off some boxes for him, but to enter into relationship with him. This is the Kingdom.
A Share In His Life and Mission
We want to have it both ways. But to follow Christ involves a choice. But it is a choice to share in his life and his mission. Will you choose to accept it?
Laborers for the Harvest
What is the most important job in the world? What is the most important “company”? When we see as Jesus sees, the answer becomes obvious.
“Rerouting…” Week 5: Road Work Ahead
Today we dive into THE STORY! And so perhaps unsurprisingly, we begin with the book of Genesis. While many think this book is simply untrue, we discover that it is actually true … just not as you might be reading it. Genesis doesn’t answer the question “How?” but “Why?” This is how the story begins: by answering the question, “Why is there something rather than nothing?”
“Rerouting…” Week 4: Emergency Vehicle Entrance
Why attend the Catholic Mass? Why not any church? Why not shop around town for the best preacher, or the best music, or the best children’s program, or the best donuts? What if I told you that at the Mass the single greatest miracle, the single most amazing event in the universe takes place?
“Rerouting…” Week 1: Where are we going?
Today we begin a parish journey we are calling “Rerouting…”! How many of us have felt lost in Mass and even in life? How do we get back on track? How do we discover God and His Church, and the purpose for which he created us?
The Substance of His Kingship: Restoration
Our mission is fidelity to the King and the announcement of his kingship. This fidelity and announcement have power. When one lives under the power of this kingship and kingdom, it is accompanied by signs, signs of merciful love: the hungry are fed, the thirsty have drink, the strangers are welcomed, the naked are clothed, the sick and prisoners are visited. The kingdom is breaking in, and these are the signs that it is present.
The King Is Coming!
Why is Jesus going to come again? What does it mean that he is going to judge? What does it mean his kingdom will have no end?
The Beggar 