The Word Among Us - Resource Articles

Scriptural Reflections on the First Disciple

2009-11-21T05:00:51-05:00

Bringing a new life into the world is an astonishing responsibility.

Unexpected Grace

2009-11-17T06:00:30-05:00

Who was Zacchaeus?

Praying Persistently

2009-11-14T05:00:51-05:00

Read and reflect on the parable of the widow and the corrupt judge in Luke 18:1-8.

Dedication of the St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome

2009-11-08T17:00:10-05:00

Everything will live where the river goes. (Ezekiel 47:9)

The Lost Sheep

2009-11-04T05:00:58-05:00

The prophet Ezekiel pictured Yahweh as a shepherd caring for Israel, his scattered flock: For thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. . . . I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak. (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 16)

Purification of Our Imperfections

2009-11-02T05:00:17-05:00

For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:40)

Meditating on the Saints

2009-10-31T05:00:32-05:00

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart. (Psalm 24:3-4)

Welcome God’s Care

2009-10-29T05:00:10-05:00

When anxious thoughts filled my heart, your comfort brought me joy. —Psalm 94:19, REB

Glory of Creation

2009-10-28T05:00:06-05:00

The glory of creation is celebrated in this psalm.

Praying Specifically

2009-10-25T05:00:20-05:00

Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho on their way to Jerusalem, about eighteen miles southwest, to celebrate the Passover feast.