‘In the World’ Archives
Reading of the Day and Question
Acts 9:1-20 Saul did not realize that persecuting others was persecuting Christ, who dwelt in them. How have I been like Saul? [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS Isaiah 49:14-15 1Corinthians 4, 1-5 Gospel of Matthew 6:24-34 REFLECTION: One of the most needed virtues in our times is trust. We tend to mistrust one another and God, and life in general This week’s readings invite us to trust in God as do the birds of the [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS Lv 19:1-2, 17-18 1Corinthians 3, 16:2-3 Gospel of Matthew 5:38-48 REFLECTION: In this Sunday’s reading, we are encouraged to act in ways that don’t make sense.” In the Gospel, for example, Jesus outlines guidelines for living that must have seemed [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS: Sirach 15:15-20 1Corinthians 2:6-10 Gospel of Matthew 5:17-37 REFLECTION: The Gospel Reading today is about the New Law of Love set up by Jesus. Jesus talks about keeping the law, but he does not mean that we are to do so in a deadly, mechanical, [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS: Isaiah 8: 23-9:3 1Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Gospel of Matthew 4:12-23 REFLECTION: What is Jesus offering when he asked his disciples to leave their nets and come follow him? He is offering them and us an alternative, something more, something other than our [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6 1Corinthians 1:1-3 Gospel of John 1:29-34 REFLECTION: When you try to fill out some of the possible details of this gospel story, it becomes more real and means more. This wedding feast at Cana was Jesus’ first miracle, performed at the [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS: Isaiah 60: 1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 REFLECTION: The word “Epiphany” means revelation. God reveals himself through Jesus. The plan of God is tremendous. The heart of God is huge. His light and love embrace all people. When we [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS: Isaiah 60: 1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 REFLECTION: The word “Epiphany” means revelation. God reveals himself through Jesus. The plan of God is tremendous. The heart of God is huge. His light and love embrace all people. When we [Read More]
FAMILY DISCUSSION/ACTIVITY
READINGS: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 Col 3:12-21 Gospel of Matthew 13-15, 19-23 REFLECTION: The Holy Family, as we refer to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, may not have been the super family we have always made them out to be. They showed us that holiness is found in the [Read More]
Some thoughts on Christmas
Christ in Christmas is like memorial in Memorial Day, mother in Mother’s Day, father in Father’s Day, labor in Labor Day, independence in Independence Day, and thanksgiving in Thanksgiving Day. However, in our attempt to not offend other religions and to become [Read More]