Our readings today speak to us about the necessity for us to be concerned about the needs and conditions of others. In the first reading from Amos, God is warning the wealthy elite of Jerusalem of their fate for not caring about their fellow Israelites. Through Amos, God is calling out their lack of concern... Continue Reading →

Our readings today speak to us about God’s mercy. And mercy is something we all need. In the first reading from Exodus, did God lose His temper with Israel, or was He giving Moses an opportunity to intercede for the people that broke from Him to worship a golden calf?  Moses rose to the occasion... Continue Reading →

Our readings today speak to us about humility. Jesus is the example of humility surrendering his will to do the will of the Father. Does this sound beyond human capacity? This is when we have to look at the saints. Men, women, and children like you and me who did their best to follow the... Continue Reading →

Our readings today tell of a suffering prophet, perseverance, and division. What does this mean to us today? In the first reading from the Book of Jeremiah, we heard, “Jeremiah ought to be put to death; he is demoralizing the soldiers who are left in this city, and all the people, by speaking such things... Continue Reading →