Today we hear the story of Jesus sending seventy two disciples ahead of him to preach the good news. Jesus gives them a simple mission; he told them to say, “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” It is important for us to ask at this time: What exactly is...
A guard in charge of a lighthouse along a dangerous coast was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for...
Today, we are celebrating the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. This special Feast is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus who gave His life for our salvation. It is a Feast in remembrance of Jesus’ command to us to celebrate the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. During His...
Anthony de Mello tells the story of a Chinese boy who wanted to become a carver of jade. He was apprenticed to a master craftsman and could hardly sleep the night before his first day with the master. When he arrived for work he greeted the master and sat down...