Thanks be to God!

You both look lovely!!😊

Mar 13 Scripture
Hosea's prophecy, "We shall say no more, 'Our god,'
to the work of our hands" (Hosea 14:4) is so relevant for our times. Rather, redemption lies in this: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself" (Mk 12:30-31).

Hopefully other states learn from the great people of Colorado!!

Amazing!!

Game night, fun times!! Looks like fun 🤩

Not sustainable in a genuine democracy 😔

Sunday Homily - "If You Knew the Gift of God"
Jesus' response to the Samaritan woman highlighted three things: "the gift of God," "Who is speaking with you," and "living water welling up to eternal life." This homily focuses on these three things.
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Sunday Homily Podcast
Jesus' response to the Samaritan woman highlighted three things: "the gift of God," "Who is speaking with you," and "living water welling up to eternal life." This homily focuses on these three things.
itemissaest.podbean.com/e/march-8-20...

Mar 11 Scripture
The Gospel Acclamation, "Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life;
You have the words of everlasting life," best captures the theme for today. Both Deut 4:1,5-9 and Mt 5:17-19 should provoke us to live by Jesus' words and the message that his life inspires - love, mercy, peace.

Mar 6 Scripture
The malice of Joseph's brothers (Gen 37:3-28) and the malice of the tenants in today's parable (Mt 21:33-46) connects today's 1st and gospel readings. Malice creates make-believe narratives and brings out the worst in people. It even ignites wars. The antidote to malice is goodwill.

"Peace is not only born from political agreements or diplomatic or military strategies, but from men and women who find the courage to be small."
- Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Papal Household Preacher

Mar 7 Scripture
The "Parable of the Prodigal Son" (Lk 15:1-32) teaches us that God makes allowances for human faltering. No one is perfect. We often learn by making mistakes. But, like a good parent, God allows our mistakes to become moments of grace. God is there to welcome us back with joy.

Mar 5 Scripture
Jesus taught profound truth in simple parables. Neither the parable nor its moral need racking of the brain. There was a poor man Lazarus and a rich man who did to care about the poor. Lazarus was comforted in eternity but the rich man suffered (Lk 16:19-31). Moral? Live caringly.

Feb 27 Scripture
We might take it for granted but the concept of "forgiveness" is such a critical one. Sin does not cut us off from God once and for all. Rather, God's forgiveness offer us healing and redemption (Ez 18:21). Thus, when we forgive and reconcile with others (Mt 5:23-24), we act godly.

Sunday Homily Podcast - "The Transfiguration: A Life-Transforming Revelation"
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March 2 Scripture
"O LORD, we are shamefaced, like our kings, our princes, and our fathers, for having sinned against you" (Dan 9:8). I am moved by Daniel's prayer. But in today's context I want to pray, "We are shamefaced FOR our kings and our princes, for they lead us to senseless wars."

Mar 3 Scripture
"The greatest among you must be your servant" (Mt 23:11). A whole new worldview proposed in these few words. If family, Church, political, social, and financial systems were based on this simple principle, every war would cease, every weapon be put down, and human life flourish.

Mar 4 Scripture
"The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve...
and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mt 20:28). Jesus was counter-cultural then and his teachings remain so even now. But beyond this, he was also counter-ego. He counters the human instinct for self-aggrandizement.

Sunday Homily - "The Transfiguration: A Life-Transforming Revelation"
Let us allow the revelation of Jesus as the Christ become an alienable part of our lives. Let us become part of the story of Jesus. May we allow him to lead to our heavenly Jerusalem.
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Feb 28 Scripture
The Covenant was the basis of the relationship between God and the people. Key to its success was radical fidelity (Deut 26:17). In his incarnation Jesus represents this fidelity. As God he was faithful to the people, and as human he was faithful to God. He is our model of fidelity.

Homily Podcast - "Temptations: A Window into Christ's Life"
Jesus did not just overcome temptations; he overcame life. For us too, life is not merely about overcoming temptations. It is about taking our life and living it radically for God and neighbor. itemissaest.podbean.com/e/february-2...

Feb 24 Scripture
Today's scripture offers many possibilities for reflection:
- God's creative word (Is 55:10-11)
- In praying do not babble (Mt 6:7)
- When you pray say, "Our Father" (Mt : 6:9)
- If you do not forgive, neither will the Father forgive you (Mt 6:14-15).
Pick any of these for today...

Feb 25 Scripture
The people of Nineveh were not Israelites, yet they readily responded to God's call to repentance (Jn 3:1-10). Jonah's resistance is in contrast. In Jesus' time too the Israelites continued their resistance. May this Lent find us to be like the Ninevites. "Have mercy on us, O Lord."

Feb 26 Scripture
We know that Jesus summarized the entire law and the prophets under the commandments, "Love God" and "Love you neighbor." Today's gospel offers another instance. “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets" (Mt 7:12). So, treat others well.

Happy anniversary, cheers to many more!!

Sunday Homily - "Temptations: A Window into Christ's Life"
Jesus did not just overcome temptations; he overcame life. For us too, life is not merely about overcoming temptations. It is about taking our life and living it radically for God and genuinely
www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...

Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok "To give a true homily is to share faith," and artificial intelligence "will never be able to share faith," the pope said.

Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok www.ncronline.org/vatican/pope...

America’s Top 25 Philanthropists — And The Richest Not On the List MacKenzie Scott was the nation’s top philanthropist in 2025 and ranks third behind Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in terms of lifetime giving.

MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy has helped build up American social institutions and civil society without tying them down with new red tape.

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