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As the candles of Advent are lit one by one, we enter a season of profound anticipation and reflection. In the Gospel, we encounter the enigmatic figure of John the Baptist, a voice crying in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Light. This Advent, let’s dig into this passage to glean insights that illuminateContinue reading “The Light in the Darkness: Advent Reflections from John 1:6-8, 19-28”

I. The King Who Serves: Unlike earthly kings adorned in splendor and surrounded by opulence, Christ, our King, reveals His divine authority through acts of humble service. In the parable, He identifies Himself with the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and the imprisoned. This is the paradoxical nature of Christ’s kingshipContinue reading “Christ the King Sunday: Embracing the Reign of Love”

When we travel through the Gospel with Matthew as we’ve done for the past liturgical year, there are some important things to keep in mind that can really inform our understanding of the things that are shared in that text.  First of all, Matthew’s is a thoroughly Jewish Gospel.  Matthew is himself a Jew, heContinue reading “Render Unto Caesar: Understanding our responsibility to the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of God”

In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus shares the Parable of the Great Banquet. This powerful and thought-provoking story conveys profound lessons about God’s invitation to His kingdom, our response to His call, and the significance of being properly attired for the celebration. There are difficult aspects to this parable, but the parable’s message is important to hesar.Continue reading “The Great Banquet: Lessons from Matthew 22:1-14”

In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a story of healing and gratitude. In Luke 17:11-17, Jesus encounters ten lepers, but only one returns after being healed to offer thanks. This story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of gratitude in our lives. Let’s dig into this passage and explore the lessonsContinue reading “Gratitude Unleashed: Lessons from the Healing of the Ten Lepers”

The teachings of Jesus often come to us in the form of parables—stories that carry deep spiritual truths. In Matthew, we encounter the Parable of the Two Sons, a tale that confronts the significance of our actions in our faith journey. Let’s delve into this parable and explore the valuable lessons it imparts. A QuestionContinue reading “Actions Speak Louder: The Parable of the Two Sons in Matthew 21:23-32”

The parables of Jesus are profound stories that hold timeless truths. In Matthew’s parable of the workers in the vineyard, we find one of the most striking of the parables. This story challenges our notions of fairness, labour, and God’s boundless grace. A Day’s Labor for a Denarius (Matthew 20:1-7): The parable begins with aContinue reading “The Generosity of God: Lessons from the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard”

In the Gospel of Matthew, we encounter a powerful parable that delves into the depths of forgiveness and the power of grace. In Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus shares the story of a king who forgives an enormous debt owed by his servant, only for that servant to show no mercy to a fellow servant in debt.Continue reading “Forgiveness: A Debt Paid in Grace”

Conflict is an inevitable part of human life, even within our faith communities. However, how we address and resolve conflicts can make all the difference in maintaining the unity and love that should define our Christian communities. In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus provides us with a framework for conflict resolution within the context of the ChristianContinue reading “Conflict Resolution and the Power of Community: Lessons from Matthew 18:15-20”

In the Gospel of Matthew, we encounter a remarkable moment in the life of Jesus and his disciples, captured in Matthew 16:21-28. This passage reveals insights into the nature of discipleship, the call to carry the cross, and the life-changing power of surrendering our lives to the way of Christ. In this blog post, IContinue reading “The Rock and the Cross: Embracing the Way of Christ”