22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 8/22/22

The readings of Luke and of Sirach in the Gospel emphasize the virtue of humility. Part of the Old Testament is the idea that God shows His favor to the humble. Great thinkers such as St. Bonaventure have seen that humble devotion is necessary for finding truth: “Spiritual readings ... Read More »

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 8/22/22

When Jesus asks 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. This prevents us from ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 8/15/22

My Dear People,

Jesus continues to focus on His coming: “I have come to set the earth on fire.”  This fire is different from what Elijah called down from heaven (9:54-55); 2 Kings 1:10). It is associated with a Baptism that Jesus still must receive. The words “fire” and ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 8/01/22

My Dear People,

Last week we read from Ecclesiastes, and we learned that all is vanity. The one who built greater granaries was told that was not what he should be really concerned about. In relation to God, he was going in the wrong direction. Today the Gospel of ... Read More »