The fourth and final volume of the remarkable commentary series Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, written by Fr. Simeon Leiva-Merikakis, OCSO, was published recently by […]
Readings: • Jer 17:5-8 • Psa 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 • 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 • Lk 6:17, 20-26 “Context,” I have read, “is king.” While such a saying should itself be read and […]
Readings: • 1 Kngs 3:5, 7-12 • Psa 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 • Rom 8:28-30 • Mt 13:44-52 How good are you and I at recognizing something that is valuable, even priceless? That question […]
It’s time to admit we’re addicted to outrage. Other people are just so darn wicked. Or liberal. Or racist. Or tacky. Our political leaders know how to channel this outrage into power for themselves. Our […]
Readings: • Wis 12:13, 16-19 • Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 • Rom 8:26-27 • Mt 13:24-43 What is the Kingdom of God? How does it come about? And how will it grow? These are some […]
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