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“Mary has chosen the better part” (Lk 10:42) A friend of mine
“Mary has chosen the better part” (Lk 10:42) A friend of mine considers himself a good husband and father because he provides for his family. I w...

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 5:3) This is the first Beatitudes (literally supreme blessedness) that ...

‘Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance,
‘Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness’ (1 Tim 6:11) If we wish to ‘fight the good fight of the faith’, we need...

‘We brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing
‘We brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it’ (1 Tim 6:7) Today’s first reading deplores the lure of riches. There...

“Say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you’”
“Say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you’” (Lk 10:9) When a baby is born, the parents are ecstatic. Everyone rejoices; relative...

‘They did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed
‘They did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them…. (Lk 9:45) Just when his deeds were amazing everyone, Jesus struck a d...

“Come and see” (Jn 1:46) The award-winning movie Avatar tells
“Come and see” (Jn 1:46) The award-winning movie Avatar tells of a race of beings that greet each other with words, “I see you”. The greeting...

‘I will come and dwell in your midst, says the lord (Zech
‘I will come and dwell in your midst, says the lord (Zech 2:14[10]) I often am moved to tears when I think of how deeply God loved us – which he ...

“Rejoice that your name is written in heaven” (Lk
“Rejoice that your name is written in heaven” (Lk 10:20) Jesus sent to his disciples out with authority to bring peace and heal the people of all...