PRIDE DESTROYS, HUMILITY UPLIFTS Jesus reveals to us in today’s Gospel (Luke 18: 9-14) what attitude earns God’s favor and what draws God’s disdain. Pride is clearly an offense while humility is a fragrant offering to the Lord. In illustrating…
PRAYER AS A SIGN OF FAITH Last week, through the Samaritan leper, Jesus taught us that gratitude is a sign of faith. This Sunday, the gospel (Luke 18: 1-8) gives us another sign of faith – prayer – the prayer…
SIMPLY GRATEFUL Today we have strong reminder that gratitude is a sign of a faith-filled heart. Children are trained to constantly say “thank you.” And growing up, this attitude is reinforced in most of us. Why is it though that…
HOLY IMPATIENCE Have you ever experienced waiting too long for something good? Lord, when will I be fully healed? Lord, when will you restore our family to unity? Will I finally get my dream job now?…
INSENSITIVITY IS A SIN Our readings today show the displeasure of the Lord on a particular human trait – insensitivity. In the first reading (Amos 6), the Lord notices how the rich of Israel, eat and drink, sing and relax, enjoy and…