August 21, 2022 The first thing/idea that strikes my attention is the question that someone asked Jesus. Maybe it was the Gospel writer or maybe the Gospel writer had heard the question asked many times: “Lord, will only a few be saved?” Hmmm, I thought to myself: I went back several Sundays – questions? Jesus’Continue reading “18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Heaven is God’s Gift to Us”
Category Archives: Inclusion
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reflections on Hospitality
July 17, 2022 Last year, the US hospitality industry generated 206 billion dollars. The industry provides lodging, food, and entertainment. The word “hospitality” means to “serve a guest,” and we do this by being hospitable and gracious. We can do it in love and with grace. Our scriptures today want us to understand the importanceContinue reading “16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reflections on Hospitality“
Second Sunday of Easter: “True faith is more than knowing the answers to someone else’s questions”
April 24, 2022 We should thank Thomas today because he asks questions and he has doubts. If more Catholics asked questions about their faith and their life, they would be more confident about both. Our catechism classes prepared us for answers to everything without teaching what were the questions. But true faith in God isContinue reading “Second Sunday of Easter: “True faith is more than knowing the answers to someone else’s questions”“
St. Ignatius Church Penance Service: “Help us to love, O God, as you love”
(Editor’s note: This is pure Father Richard Mangini. This is why he is so beloved. Love over fear, every time.) April 2022 I am not a great fan of whipping ourselves to death because we are human beings that fail. I believe that God is always present to us in our lives, in our hearts,Continue reading “St. Ignatius Church Penance Service: “Help us to love, O God, as you love”“
A Litany of Belonging
Editor’s note: Mary Franceschini came across this beautiful litany that was written by the Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Fr. Richard Rohr. The Center kindly gave us permission to share it here on the Harvest and Hope blog. Fr. Richard Mangini calls it “excellent, inclusive, powerfully connective.” A Litany of Belonging (reproduced fromContinue reading “A Litany of Belonging”
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