According to Napoleon, what separates the sublime from the ridiculous is only one step. In the case of the Gospel, we can paraphrase what Napoleon says and note that “the distance between what is sublime and what is ridiculous is…
Imagine a sandwich, two slices of bread with something in between. Consider that the inside of the sandwich is called “spiritual growth.” And what are the two slices of bread composed of? Our two readings answer this question. In the…
There is a proper time for everything. There is a proper time to plant. There is also the proper time harvest. And for Jesus, there was a period when He allowed the Pharisees to criticize Him, to make fun of…
In Biblical studies, when Jesus tells the poor cripple, “Do not tell anyone about this,” it is referred to as the Messianic Secret. Jesus reveals Himself as the Messiah, but He wishes to keep it a secret. Why? There are…