Mountains, in religious literature, were places where the human could touch the divine. Sure enough, at the top of that mountain with Jesus, the apostles witness His divinity revealed, but they also glimpse His purpose as a bringer of liberation. It is significant that Jesus does not meet with Aaron the priest, who was the […]
Second Sunday of Lent – “C†– February 24, 2013 Read More »
When Jesus leaves the Jordan river, He is filled with the glory of God’s Holy Spirit. He has been anointed with that Spirit, endowed with all grace for His mission in this world. He looks like any other man, yet His daily encounters over the next three years will reveal the greatness in Him more
First Sunday of Lent – “C†– February 17, 2013 Read More »
Today’s readings are full of surprises about the people chosen by God for particular tasks. The prophet Isaiah is a man of prayer who is familiar with the Temple. He is called by the Lord to become His prophet through whom He will name injustice, call kings to account, and proclaim an unwelcome message that
V Sunday in Ordinary Time – “C†– February 10, 2013 Read More »
The theological virtues of faith, hope and love are purely a gift of God. They are intended not just to sanctify us, but to equip us to help sanctify the world. The gift of faith helps us believe what God reveals about the divine nature. The gift of hope gives us a real trust in
IV Sunday in Ordinary Time – “C†– February 3, 2013 Read More »