September 30th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Lk 9:57-62
As Jesus and his disciples were proceeding
on their journey, someone said to him,
“I will follow you wherever you go.”
Jesus answered him,
“Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,
but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.”
And to another he said, “Follow me.”… Continue reading
September 29th, 2009 By Father River Sims
John 1:47-51 Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
These angels–Michael–protector of Christians and of soldiers, Gabriel–who brought the message to Mary of Jesus, and is patron of telecommunications and radio, and Raphael–who guided Tobias on his journey, and is the patron of nurses, physicians, and the blind–remind us that God speaks in many… Continue reading
September 28th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Lk 9:46-50
An argument arose among the disciples
about which of them was the greatest.
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child
and placed it by his side and said to them,
“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me,
and whoever receives me receives the one who sent… Continue reading
September 27th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Gospel
Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
At that time, John said to Jesus,
“Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name,
and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.”
Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him.
There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name
who can… Continue reading