Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Point Loma, San Diego, CA
The Parable of the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew (13:1-23) highlights the message of hope and confidence. It points to the growth of the Kingdom of God because of the promise of a vast harvest. Nothing will frustrate God’s plan. The Word of God will not return to Him empty. Parables are metaphors, comparison and symbols drawn from everyday …
Sometimes I feel capable of absorbing almost anything except God’s Word. My mind soaks up song lyrics, sports trivia, and endless online content. But what was the reading at Mass this morning? I struggle to recall. That realization discourages me, and it leads to an uncomfortable question. What is my heart really for? Is it shaped for constant information and …
This weekend, our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Unlike most nations, the United States was not founded primarily on a shared ethnicity, language, or culture. Instead, our founders built a political community out of diverse peoples united by a shared vision of liberty. That vision echoes something deep in the Christian mystery …