Sharing the Word

We are not at the mercy of the forces of evil. Jesus will keep us from sinking. At the same time we cannot deal with the evil around us as if we were in charge. The Lord is in charge, ...

Jesus’ feeding the crowds provides rich teaching. First of all, it is an example of his compassion for those in need. It also looks forward to the Eucharist--through which Jesus will continue to feed thousands with his own body and ...

There are those in the world who seem to be weak and abused and yet are like granite and faithful in the midst of suffering. Others who parade around with external power and fame are often frail and weak in ...

The Bethany family of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus knew Jesus well. They loved him as a good friend. They had faith in what he taught and in what he could do. Jesus calls us to know him, to be friends ...

Jesus describes “the kingdom of God” as a net thrown into the sea. And as expected, the net catches all kinds of fish that eventually need to be sorted out. But in the end all will be judged.

In today's Gospel we’re given another image of the “kingdom of heaven.” Jesus speaks of a treasure buried in a field, but it is discovered by chance. This is Jesus’ way of saying that for those who believe, the gift ...