Both political and economic theories presume that planning is a good. A business should have a surplus of funds, saving up for a rainy day. A nation should regularly think through various scenarios related to ...
In the Opening the Word for the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the upcoming election season. If we don’t vote for this candidate, then the world ...
In the Opening the Word for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the invitation of all to partake in the communion of love. Every human being will need to decide if ...
The Gospel for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time brings us the story of Zaccheus, a chief Roman tax collector, and wealthy man. Zaccheus wants to encounter Jesus. Jesus’ offer to stay at Zaccheus’ house ...
In his look at the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley asks, “Who is the Pharisee?” In Scripture, the Pharisee obeys the Law of God to the letter, but he has ...
Jesus Christ offers a narrative about human life that is radically against the myth of self-reliance. Instead of relying on our own virtues, the Christian is the one who depends on God alone. In this ...
In this Sunday’s readings, we hear about the 10 lepers who are healed by Jesus. Yet, only one — a Samaritan — returns to thank God. This reading reminds us to give thanks to God ...
In this week’s Gospel, we read about having faith the size of a mustard seed. Having this faith means we are disciples and servants, but how can we repay God’s pure gift of love? We ...
In Opening the Word for the twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus proclaims in the Gospel a worrying parable of a dishonest steward, resulting in the exhortation that we cannot serve God and money. ...