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Joshua’s discourse reflects the history of the salvation of God’s people. It outlines both their religious and historical identity. This is who they are.
In today’s reading God leads the Israelites across the Jordan River into the land of Canaan just as he led them through the Red Sea out of the land of Egypt.
This week, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Gospel recounts the visit between Mary and Elizabeth during their pregnancies.
Our Catholic belief is that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven, to share in the resurrection of Christ her son. Besides celebrating Mary, this feast also holds a promise of hope for each of us.
There are lots of ways to bring about reconciliation. What’s not acceptable is to leave the offender to himself or herself.
Giving freely to those in need will elicit generosity from God. If we sow bountifully we will reap bountifully. To what extent is giving part of my personal spirituality?
At the heart of love is the willingness to sacrifice for the well-being of others. Meditate on the words of Rabbi Hillel the Great, “If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?”
We are called to love God and neighbor because we have been loved first. If we find it hard to love, the reason may be that we have lost sight of how much we have been loved ourselves.
Jesus says if you have trusting faith in me–even a little–you can accomplish practically anything. What kind of faith do I have?
Wandering the streets of Rome, the Franciscan spirit is alive. It breathes. We pilgrims inhale deeply.
