Though we often take the "Our Father" for granted, it is good to remember how remarkable and radical it was for Jesus to begin the prayer not with "Almighty God" or "Mighty King" but with the most personal and intimate name: our Father. Through those words we are invited into a relationship as one of a beloved child coming to ask a loving parent for the things we need.
Up Next in Year C
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time—August 4...
The Old Testament reading reminds us that we can spend our whole lives acquiring things but, in the end, all of our possessions will go to those who haven't worked for them. This sets us up for the Gospel reading, as Jesus addresses a man who wants him to settle a dispute about an inheritance. As...
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time—August 1...
"For where your treasure is, there also your heart will be." These words of Jesus challenge us to ask ourselves about our real priorities in life. What is most important? One look at how we use our time or spend our money will tells us what is truly important. Then comes the bigger question: do o...
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time—August 1...
Today's Gospel reading may surprise us. Jesus' words don't seem to fit the peaceful forgive-your-enemies-and-turn-the-other-cheek image of Jesus we might have. In fact, he says quite explicitly that he didn't come to establish peace, but rather, division. What do you think Jesus means by this?
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