28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 10/23/19

My Dear People,

Today we have two readings that deal with healing of leprosy. The first reading is regarding Naaman the Syrian who goes back to Elisha and wants to give gifts to him in thanksgiving of being cured of his leprosy. Elisha does not accept them. Naaman then ... Read More »

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 10/23/19

My Dear People,

The apostles, those chosen disciples whom Jesus entrusts with leadership responsibility, find the teaching very challenging (6,13; 22:30).  They ask the Lord for an increase of faith. They already have faith but consider it to be too weak. Jesus’ paradoxical reply indicates that even a little ... Read More »

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 10/23/19

My Dear People,

Jesus speaks about the necessity that his disciples pray always— “Your Kingdom come”! (11:2) without becoming weary. When Jesus earlier taught them how to pray, he also told them a parable (11:5-8) about perseverance in prayer, involving two people. He does the same thing now.

Jesus first introduces ... Read More »

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019

Posted by Christy .. on 10/03/19

My Dear People,

 Today’s reading is about a rich young man who celebrated splendidly every day. He dressed like a king and had many banquets. He did not do anything for the poor man Lazarus [which is short for Eleazar] whose wounds were licked by the dogs and who ... Read More »