25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 9/23/19

My Dear people,

The readings today deal with of how people squander their gifts from God and take advantage of others for selfish gains. In the first reading, Amos reminds the people of how they have acted against God and toward self interest by cheating on transactions, by fixing ... Read More »

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 9/23/19

My Dear People,

The three parables of the Gospel have a common link. 1. The shepherd losing one sheep would leave the ninety-nine and search for the lost one. 2. The woman who loses one coin and finds it rejoices. 3. The son who spends all his inheritance on ... Read More »

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 9/23/19

Today Jesus is talking about discipleship and what it takes to be a disciple of Jesus. Jesus explains the cost of discipleship. He insists on three conditions for true discipleship: His followers must subordinate everything to commitment to him, even the closest family ties. They must also be willing ... Read More »

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 9/23/19

My Dear People,

When Jesus is asked if many will be saved, Jesus uses the example of the narrow gate. Many will try to go through it and will be unable to do so.  “A Christian’s struggle must be unceasing, for interior life consists in beginning and beginning again.  ... Read More »

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 9/05/19

My dear people,

When Jesus is asked if many will be saved, Jesus uses the example of the narrow gate. Many will try to go through it and will be unable to do so.  “A Christian’s struggle must be unceasing, for interior life consists in beginning and beginning again.  ... Read More »