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As we begin Holy Week, and recall Jesus’ suffering and death, it’s worth remembering that Jesus did not suffer to please an angry God. He chose to endure his sufferings…

In today’s Gospel Story (John 12:20-33) Jesus says, “Whoever serves me must follow me”. Then he talks with his disciples, and with me if I am willing to hear him,…

There were some interesting and disturbing responses to what I wrote yesterday about Jesus coming not to condemn us but that we may have eternal life through him. These responses…

In today’s Gospel Story (John 3:14-21) tells us “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life”. The…

In today’s Gospel Story (John 2:13-25) Jesus went to the temple and “found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers seated…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mk 9:2-10) Jesus takes three friends up a mountain where he is transfigured before them. As with all the Gospel Stories there are both the minority…

In the first part of today’s Gospel Story the Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert where he was alone for forty days, was tempted by Satan, was with wild…

In todays’ Gospel Story (Mark 1: 40-45) a person with leprosy says to Jesus, “If you wish, you can make me clean”. Coupled with the general Lenten theme, “Repent and…

Last evening in response to yesterday’s "Healing"  I got an email from a friend about someone who feels hurt by the catholic religion. I can understand this very easily. There…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mark 1:29-39) Jesus is healing people. The Psalm says “Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted”. Jesus seeks out hurting and suffering people, drives out demons,…