Fr. Greg Heille, OP

The Prophet Isaiah invited those who were suffering to come out and feel God's saving power. We are also invited to dive into the river of God's grace, and to invite others to do the same.

Ezekiel had a vision of a trickle of water flowing from the temple, but growing greater and greater as it flowed through the world. In the same way, the recognition of the dignity and call to mission that baptism confers on all people that was affirmed at the Second Vatican Council is bearing greater and greater fruit as the years pass.

God made a promise with Noah after the flood that there would never be another one. By Jesus' death and resurrection, we are promised not that we will never die, but that for every death, there can be a resurrection. Trust that promise to lead you out of the darkness of death.

The Psalm asks God to 'teach me your ways, O Lord." There are places where we each can hear God more clearly. Where is yours?

Jesus asked, "who are my mother, and brothers, and sisters?" Are we willing to rethink this basic human relationship and invite all people to be part of our family in Christ?

The scribes said that Jesus drove out spirits because he was possessed by Beelzebub. Do we judge others harshly, or do we look for signs of how the Holy Spirit is working in their lives to grow in virtue and encourage them in that.