Going Behind the Word: The danger of envy
At the root of the dissatisfaction in this Sunday's gospel is envy. Even though they are not treated unfairly, the…
Today’s Prayer: June 2, 2020
It does not take long as a teacher to discover when you are being set up. While I do not…
Today’s Prayer: March 5, 2020
In today's gospel Jesus tells us that when we ask, we receive; when we knock the door is opened; when…
Preparing for Lent Novena: Day Three
I will not leave you orphans. God loves us, and he sends people in our lives to love us. What…
Get to know God
We can find ourselves blaming God for many things. We can watch a loved one suffer with cancer, and despite…
The sufferings are nothing
compared with the glory to be revealed for us. Can you believe this? With all of the trouble and suffering…
Do you pray to yourself, or to God?
The prayer of the Pharisee in the parable told by Jesus is interesting. First, he prays to himself. Think about…