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The Kingdom is Here! – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, August 2
The Kingdom is Here! During my time in Brazil I learned so much about Liberation Theology especially in reading the Gospels. Many of the Latin American theologians were alive then…
Seeking Authentic Treasure – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, July 26
True Treasure Hunters The parables of Jesus that form today’s Gospel question us on what we claim as our “treasure.” Jesus speaks to us as his disciples, focusing our attention…
All Are Welcome – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, July 19
All Are Welcome U.S. missionaries meet people from not only unfamiliar, even startling cultural backgrounds when we go abroad, but also from political backgrounds. I remember meeting young members of…
Abundant Fruitfulness – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, July 12
Producing Rich, Abundant Fruit Surprisingly, the word “fruit” or “fruitful” appears in all today’s scripture passages. For example, the well-known, lengthy Gospel about the four soils challenges everyone to bear…
Come to Me – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, July 5
Commentary As a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart, I am very inspired by today’s Gospel. How many times I have heard these words of “Come” as well as sung…
Kindness: Always in Season – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, June 28
Living Kindness Daily The word “kindness” appears to capture a common thread in today’s three scripture readings. Elisha promises a child to a barren woman. Through God’s grace we can…
Handling Hatred – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, June 22
Mission Commentary One of the youth leaders of our parish in western Santiago, Chile, was clever and much loved for his sense of humor, a refreshing contrast to the stifling…
Always Alive in Mission – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, June 14
Mission: The Heart of the Gospel Mission permeates the entire New Testament. Today’s Gospel from Matthew narrates a key event, where Jesus chooses twelve disciples and sends them out on…
The Body of Christ, Our Body Which we Share – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, June 7
Mission Commentary I wonder how many of us can remember the day of our first communion. Mine happened about 66 years ago and I have a picture of me in…
Our Triune God is Love – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, May 31
Trinity – A Community of Dynamic Love Today, as the Church celebrates Trinity Sunday, we are invited to reflect upon a great truth of the Christian faith: we believe in…
Come, Holy Spirit, Come – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, May 24
Pentecost Continues Today On this beautiful feast of Pentecost, we affirm that the Holy Spirit is alive in the Church. Diverse Spirit-given gifts flourish in Christian communities across the globe.…
God’s Quiet Voice – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, August 9
Listening to God’s Whispers Our first reading today brings us key insights from the prophet Elijah. He lived nine centuries before Christ and is a key figure in Old Testament…