
Sharing the Word for August 21, 2021
Obed becomes the father of Jesse, the father of David. Ruth and Boaz’s son is the grandfather of the king who brought Israel to its finest hours.
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Obed becomes the father of Jesse, the father of David. Ruth and Boaz’s son is the grandfather of the king who brought Israel to its finest hours.

As I imagine a flourishing world, I picture one in which we are all able to become our truest, best, most Christlike selves.

Ruth refuses to leave her mother-in-law. She has formed a deep bond with Naomi’s people–who are God’s people. Their affection leads to results that no one could have foreseen.

If we think we loved each other while on earth, there are no words to describe the perfect love we will have for one another in eternity.

Who is struggling with some physical ailment in your life? It could be mental health, as well. Today, don’t hesitate to reach out.

When we are dealing with God we must conduct ourselves carefully. A vow once made must be kept. We can’t toy with God or play games with him.

The fact that the rosary is an object can help to celebrate the incarnational side of our religion and remind us all of where we started, and who we are.

People found Jesus scandalously ordinary. Why couldn’t he muster some pyrotechnics, or at least a last-minute save from the crucifix?

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples if they’re willing to make the difficult choice to follow him.

Can we make a public choice for Jesus as we approach to receive the Body and Blood of Christ? Our firm, faith-filled “Amen” is a response to the Lord who is present in this great sign of our salvation.