SUFFERING HAS MEANING
A “masochist” is defined as a person who takes pleasure in their own pain. A “sadist” is one who takes pleasure in the pain of another. If you hear the Beatitudes of our Lord for the first time, it might…
Father Soc
Priest at Catholic Church
BLESSING AND SACRIFICE
When you look around at the religions of the world, you will discover that the desire for the forgiveness of sins is a universal human concern. The pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, as well as our own folk religions, all…
PROBLEMS AND BLESSINGS
There is a paradox in the incident described in today’s Gospel. The first incident is the storm on the lake. Here, the apostles immediately recognize the danger. After recognizing the danger, they promptly complain and ask for help. They do…
A CRIPPLED LOVE
When you hear this Gospel, you will likely be inclined to put yourself among those who are inviting and hosting the party. Thus, the lesson that would strike us is that we should invite “to our party” the crippled, the…