There are some parables of Jesus that are so powerful and beautiful that they are even known outside of Christian circles... Like, “The Prodigal Son” where the rebellious son takes his inheritance early, squanders it,…
WHY?
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” It’s a question that haunts every generation, every culture. In 1981, Rabbi Harold Kushner even made it the title of his wildly best-selling book. But he didn’t…
WHAT IF JESUS REALLY MEANT IT?
Every now and then, we hit a Gospel reading that makes people squirm in the pews. Today’s is definitely one of those. You’ll sometimes hear priests try to soften it—maybe throw in a joke about…