20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 18 (Year C) Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalm 40; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53
The lowest point in the long and unhappy prophetic ministry of Jeremiah was the day that he was thrown into a cistern and left to die.
God's Word on Sunday: Absolute trust is our guiding light
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 11 (Year C) Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:32-48
What did the Israelites know and when did they know it?
God's Word on Sunday: Enjoy the gift of life God has given us
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Aug. 4 (Year C) Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21
The author of Ecclesiastes will never win a prize for being the most joyful or hopeful individual in the Bible.
Mary Marrocco: Boldly go inward before stepping outward
By Mary MarroccoSitting on a patio having coffee, Fr. George was watching people rush along in the shadow of the big bank towers. He was silent, contemplating them.
God's Word on Sunday: Prayer our most powerful spiritual tool
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28 (Year C) Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13
Does leading an upright and prayerful life make any difference in the world? Can we influence the world around us by our lives?
God's Word on Sunday: God’s messengers come in many forms
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21 (Year C) Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42
What does a messenger from God look like? Probably very ordinary — Scripture tells us that many have entertained angels without knowing it. There is no need for wings, harps and dazzling lights — after all, the word “angel” simply means messenger.
God's Word on Sunday: Loving God and neighbour are inseparable principles
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14 (Year C) Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Psalm 69; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37
Where is God? How do we know God’s ways or the correct path in different situations?
God's Word on Sunday: Let God relate to us in encouraging ways
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7 (Year C) Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
Is God more than a warrior or a father?
Mary Marrocco: What is the measure of our listening?
By Mary MarroccoIs it getting harder for us to listen?
God's Word on Sunday: Blessings flow through many channels
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JBody and Blood of Christ, June 23 (Year C) Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17
There is always more than meets the eye in the Scriptures and much that begs for elaboration and explanation.
God's Word on Sunday: The Spirit’s gift makes all things possible
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPentecost Sunday, June 9 (Year C) Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23
What would the world — and our Church — be like if the Holy Spirit had never been given to us? We can wonder if the Church would have even put down roots and spread out through the ancient Mediterranean world and far beyond.