30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Dee Maahs on 10/30/17

In the Gospel today, Jesus speaks of the two great commandments; love the Lord our God with all your heart, soul, and strength; and to love our neighbor as yourself. Jesus unites these two commandments and proclaims that they form the foundation of religious faith. The love of God ... Read More »

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Dee Maahs on 10/23/17

The Gospel today shows the Pharisees trying to make trouble for Jesus by asking whether or not it was lawful to pay taxes to the emperor. They seemed to be setting a trap for him; the Pharisees opposed paying taxes to the Roman government. The Herodians, however, supported the ... Read More »

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Dee Maahs on 10/17/17

The Gospel today is about God’s invitation to His kingdom. God’s invitation to the banquet is universal. In the Gospel we hear about people who were invited but they rejected the invitation. The king then tells his servants to go out and invite everyone they see, good and bad alike.

God’s invitation requires a response. When all the guests arrive, there was one person without a wedding garment. This man was dismissed and cast out. The message in this situation has to do with preparedness. Being called but the Lord to come to the banquet requires more than just showing up. It involves a willingness and readiness to engage in continual conversion. The love of God transforms us. ... Read More »

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Dee Maahs on 10/02/17

In the Gospel today, a father instructs his two sons to go to work in the vineyard. The first son refuses to go but later has a change of heart and goes. The second son consents to work, but he never goes. The first son represents those who trust ... Read More »