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The Seed Has to Die
Paul answers the Corinthians with a seed and Jesus tells the parable of the sower. A deacon’s reflection on 1 Corinthians 15:35-49…
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Out of Their Means
Luke 8:1-3 names the women who paid for Jesus’ mission, and 1 Corinthians 15 asks what their spending was worth if the…
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Forgiven Much, Loving Much
A reflection on Luke 7:36-50 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: why the one forgiven little loves little, and how to find out what…
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Without Love, I Am Nothing
A deacon’s reflection on 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 and Luke 7:31-35: Paul’s hymn to love, the sulking children in the marketplace, and St.…
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Stand by the Cross
A deacon’s reflection on John 19:25-27 and 1 Corinthians 12 for Our Lady of Sorrows: Mary held no listed charism, yet stood…
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You Cannot Drink Both Cups
Paul says you cannot drink both cups; Luke’s two builders show why. A deacon’s reflection on 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 and Luke 6:43-49.
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Take the Beam Out First
Paul disciplines himself before he preaches; Jesus says take the beam out first. A reflection on 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 and Luke 6:39-42.
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The Measure You Give
Paul surrenders his rights in 1 Corinthians 8 and Jesus commands love of enemies in Luke 6:27-38. A deacon’s reflection on mercy…
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Hold Everything Loosely
Paul’s “as though not” in 1 Corinthians 7 and Luke’s Beatitudes and woes: hold everything loosely, with St. Peter Claver.
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Stretch Out Your Hand
A deacon’s reflection on Luke 6:6-11 and 1 Corinthians 5:1-8: holiness exists to save life, not to watch a brother wither.