Fr. Yamil A. Samalot Rivera, OP is from Isabela, on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico. He teaches Dogmatic Theology but has also been blessed return to teaching in his original field of study and research: Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, as well as, the relationship between Theology and Postmodern Culture. Currently he is Assistant Professor of Theology and Humanities at the University of the Sacred Heart (est. 1880).
Jesus sent the apostles forth to carry his message to more people, taking little for the journey and moving on if people would not receive them. This allowed them to reach more people. We are also called to move forward and reach out to others, not to look back or bring people in.
Jesus tells us not to worry about one who can kill the body but not the soul, for he loves us, body and soul, and has a plan for us in the kingdom of God. So let us be ready to amplify his words.
Jesus told his disciples that they will have trouble in the world but peace in him, because he has conquered the world. In the same way, God will not take away all of our problems, but will give us the grace to overcome them.
Jesus told his disciples that they will have trouble in the world but peace in him, because he has conquered the world. In the same way, God will not take away all of our problems, but will give us the grace to overcome them.
Jesus' teaching on eating his body and drinking his blood are very challenging to his disciples, and many decide to quit following him. Perhaps the Church's teaching on the Eucharist is not challenging to us, but are there other parts of Jesus' message that we simply tune out rather than challenging our own views?