First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those… Read more ““Love Your Enemies””
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Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and… Read more “Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time”
Horror in the Skies
Our nation is in mourning once again. Not one, but two tragic accidents involving aircraft occurred within days of each other. Over the skies of Washington, DC… Read more “Horror in the Skies”
It Seems It’s Illegal to Practice Christian Charity in Knoxville
Jesus feeding the 5,000 Yesterday I was driving home from my dialysis treatment when I came across three people sitting at a corner in the City of… Read more “It Seems It’s Illegal to Practice Christian Charity in Knoxville”
Word of God Sunday, 2025
Ezra reading the law to the people of Israel Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women,… Read more “Word of God Sunday, 2025”
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 2:1-11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.… Read more “Second Sunday in Ordinary Time”
The Baptism of the Lord
The Baptism of Christ by Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their… Read more “The Baptism of the Lord”
A Universe Without God
The quote “the universe looks exactly as we would expect it to if there is no God” is attributed to the atheist biologist Richard Dawkins. I don’t… Read more “A Universe Without God”
Feast of the Holy Innocents
Matthew 2:13-18 When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his… Read more “Feast of the Holy Innocents”
Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord
Today, December 25, is the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord Isaiah 11:1-10 Thus says the Lord God:A shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse,and… Read more “Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord”
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful 