Arguably the most famous parable Jesus ever told, the prodigal son is an incredible story. Charles Dickens said, “It is the finest short story ever written.” Yet despite its popularity many of us might have missed the timeless meaning in this parable for us today. The Context Of The Prodigal Son To understand the meaning…
In last week’s Gospel we read how the devil attacked Jesus in what arguably could be thought of as one of the hardest times in Jesus’ life … when Jesus was in the desert and tempted over and over and over again by the devil. This week’s Gospel, however, shows us how the devil also…
The biblical story of the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-43a) — proclaimed today – appears in each of the four Gospels as an important moment in the life of Jesus and as evidence of His divinity. After Jesus performs a series of miracles and foretells His own death, Jesus leads just three of His disciples, Peter, James…
The nutshell translation of Sunday’s gospel, Luke 4:21-30, is that Jesus had been preaching, teaching, healing, turning water into wine, and other miracles – and he had made a name for himself because of it all. So, when he shows up back home in Nazareth, those people who knew Jesus from back in the day…
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is…
Like many of you, I enjoy several traditions which happen this time of year: I love receiving Christmas cards, particularly when they include pictures and updates on people I know and love and unfortunately don’t get to see as often as I’d like. This time of year I like to walk Max right around dusk…
Hi everyone. Thank you for either attending a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service in person, by zoom or by selecting Emmanuel at Home. 22 months into the pandemic I had certainly hoped we would find ourselves in a different place; but alas, here we are. Unfortunately, like millions of others around the globe and…
“Blessed is she who believes.” Luke 1:45 Having spent the first 50 years of my life as a member of the Catholic Church, praying through Jesus, the Great Intercessor, to God, we were also taught to pray through Mary, the Mother of God, also as an intercessor – someone who intercedes on our behalf. Mary…
I’m recording this message from home on Wednesday before Thanksgiving – so a Happy Thanksgiving shout-out to all of you for tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful and delicious day surrounded by love. You deserve that. Okay, on to our First Sunday of Advent homily: It should be no secret or surprise to anyone…
Almost a year ago, I was in Florida to witness the vows of my nephew Zack to his fiancé Samantha. In my heart I knew where I needed to be. Right there, in sunny tropical Florida with my nephew and the love of his life. In my head I wondered if any of…
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