2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 6:31-36   Today’s epistle reading begins with a very interesting statement: “Brethren, since we are fellow workers, we entreat you also not to receive the grace of God in vain.”  Right before this statement, St. Paul ref...

2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 5:1-11            I suspect that many of the crises of our society today have at least something to do with people not having a profound sense of purpose for their lives.  Those made in God’s image and likeness will not ...

Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1   As we continue to celebrate the Elevation of the Holy Cross, we must remember that taking up our own crosses requires a choice on our part each day of our lives.  We certainly cannot control whether we encounter ...

Galatians 6:11-18; John 3:13-17           The temptation to make faithfulness to Jesus Christ merely a matter of outward obedience to a set of laws goes back to the first century and is still with us today.  The problem with legalism is that, as a...