Posted by Carol Johnson on 9/19/22
The parable of the dishonest steward states that, “The master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently”. We wonder why he was praised and not rebuked. His smart use of his intelligence to gain access to people’s homes when he would need them is what the master praises him ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 9/14/22
The Pharisees in our Lord’s time had a vast knowledge about Jewish law and traditions. As was to be expected, our Lord should have been carefully scrutinized by them. Our Lord’s teaching and behavior was often criticized by them. In today’s gospel they criticize the Lord because he did ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 9/06/22
The letter of Saint Paul to Philemon is a letter of recommendation. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped his master, Philemon, and was instructed by Saint Paul while the Apostle was in prison. Onesimus became a Christian, a fact that explains these words, “My child Onesimus, whose father ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/30/22
The first reading from the Book of Sirach states, “Humble yourself… and you will find favor with God”. The focus of my reflections today will be the virtue of humility. The examples of various saints are the concrete focus since the saints are our models of humility.
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Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/30/22
The writer of the Letter to the Hebrews encourages us to be patient in our trails. He writes, “Endure your trials as discipline”. Patience, he argues, is what we need in order to face our sufferings. The focus of my reflections today will, consequently, be the most needed virtue ... Read More »