Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) Watchfulness is central to today’s liturgy. Jesus emphasises an aspect of being prepared: wisdom. To be wise means to prepare… Stay Ready for the Lord
“The king said to the girl, ‘Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.’ And he solemnly swore to her, ‘Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half… Lessons From the Beheading of John the Baptist
And you shall know that I am the Lord when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put my spirit within you, and you… It Is Never Too Late for God
Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”… Suffering Teaches Us Humility
The Pharisees went out and took counsel against him, how to destroy him. Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there.” (Matthew 12:14-15) Today’s first reading from the prophet Micah addresses the phenomenon of wickedness… Why Does God Allow Wicked People to Succeed?