June 26-July 9, 2020

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The certainty of God's future

Jul 11, 2020

Scripture for Life: Whether or not we see it, God's grace is at work in our world. Jesus elaborates on this in the parable of the sower, telling us not to worry about what seems to be wasted, but to concentrate on the seed in good ground.

Column | Scripture for Life

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 'I am meek'

by Mary M. McGlone

Jul 3, 2020

Scripture for Life: Life in the Spirit produces the kind of meekness that says, "I have much to learn," and when taken rightly and lightly, that's a supremely hopeful statement.

Column | Soul Seeing

I do not want to die soon

by Tom Smith

Jun 23, 2020

Soul Seeing: Reminders of our inevitable death are always opportunities to live more fully now, to love better, to serve more, to do what we know is right, to show we are grateful for family and friends, to worship our God, to smile at our neighbors.

Column | Scripture for Life

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What if?

by Mary M. McGlone

Jun 20, 2020

Scripture for Life: Jesus didn't worry about those who could — and did — take his life. Nobody and no threat could shake his integrity. His self-possession and consecration to mission were grounded in his relationship with his Father.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The certainty of God's future

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 'I am meek'

I do not want to die soon

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What if?

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