Finish the Race

Friends, for this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, I want to begin with our very brief second reading from Paul to the Romans. It opens, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.” Here we see Christ’s cross and res ...  عرض المزيد

Friends, peace be with you—an echo of the words of the risen Jesus in our Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, also called Mercy Sunday. Christ gives his disciples the gift of shalom (peace). But there’s an exceptionally important juxtaposition here: He also shows them his wou ...  عرض المزيد

Paul knew following Jesus in a world full of temptations was going to be arduous, like running a long race. One that would require the right pacing. He knew we would fare better if we didn’t come out the gate ablaze and burn out too quickly.  - Ashley Moore SUBSCRIBE to our siste ...  عرض المزيد

Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Hebrews 12:1-13 about removing any extra weight from our lives to be able to run with endurance and setting our eyes on Jesus and embracing God's discipline as his way of lovingly keeping us on track so we could finish the race. يشارك القس فؤاد ق ...  عرض المزيد

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and runni ...  عرض المزيد

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and runni ...  عرض المزيد