29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 10/20/20

My Dear People, 

In today’s Gospel Jesus is questioned about paying taxes to the Roman emperor. The issue was a hotly debated one in first-century Palestine where the imperial taxation of Judea was burdensome on the economy and deeply resented by Jews who longed for national independence.  Taxes were ... Read More »

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 10/20/20

My Dear People,

Today both readings deal with a feast and a banquet. First, the Prophet Isaiah deals with a banquet on top of a mountain. When the word “mountain” is mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures, it is a high point on earth, therefore closer to God. 

The Lord ... Read More »

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 10/20/20

My Dear People, 

In this parable of the wicked tenants, Jesus draws upon the allegory of Isa. 5:1-7.  Referring to someone who planted a vineyard, pruned a hedge, made a wine press and a tower—the same words found in the Septuagint translation of Is 5:2, “the house of Israel” ... Read More »

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020

Posted by Christy .. on 10/20/20

My Dear People,

From the book of Ezekiel, we learn the importance of repentance and a willingness to change our lives and make a firm resolution not to sin again. If an individual who led a life of sin repents, that is “if he turns from the wickedness he ... Read More »