Jesus sent the disciples two by two and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. The twelve apostles had been with Jesus for some time and gained experience from His training. When they were ready for a practicum, Jesus empowered them with power and authority. It proved that they were indeed messengers sent by the … Continued
The story of Jesus’s rejection in his own town is a classic one. It is a story that most of us can identify with because it is a story that has happened to most of us. The people of our home town know us too well, and therefore they simply cannot accept. At times anyway … Continued
Hi! It’s been an honor to serve as the Master of Ceremonies and help train our Altar Servers at each Mass. Often, there are so many questions that I wish I had time to answer in the few minutes before each Mass. To that end, I’ll be offering three Altar Server training sessions in July. … Continued
Last week we heard the power of Jesus manifested over the windstorm that obeyed and stilled at the command of Jesus. “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities– all things have been created through Him and for … Continued
After the parable of the sower which speaks of various types of soil Jesus gives two other parables that tell us about the growth of the kingdom of God. The first one is about the seed that grows in secret and the second one is the parable of the mustard seed, the tiny seed that … Continued