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Can you drink the cup? The priesthood of Jesus Christ

“Can you drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” (Mk 10:38).

He gets us and he saves us

Perhaps you saw the commercial during the Super Bowl titled “He Gets Us,” depicting a variety of individuals washing the feet of others.

Silent retreats: Time with Jesus in the desert

“At once the Spirit drove (Jesus) out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him” (Mk 1:12-13, NAB Revised Edition).

Jesus commands: Love God, neighbor and self

Can love, let alone forgiveness, ever be commanded?

Pope Francis: Mission begins by meeting Jesus in the Scriptures and Eucharist

Having come to know Jesus through the Scriptures and in the Eucharist, Catholics are called to share with others the hope and joy that come from faith and that endure even when life gets difficult, Pope Francis said.

Change your mind

In our media-saturated world, it’s never been easier to share our opinion. All it takes is an effortless click to post it on social media. When we feel strongly about an issue, we want others to know that we have an opinion that’s founded on virtue.

To lead well, follow Jesus

On any given day I am following or leading something. It probably goes that way for most people if they are active in the secular and/or religious realm. At work or at play — our daily routines on the job, large or small group gatherings, multi-media outlets, extracurricular activities and so forth all give us the opportunity to lead or follow either something or someone.

Jesus’ constant, patient and saving presence

As Jesus appeared on the scene in Galilee teaching a new message that he called the good news, people asked the question: “By whose authority do you presume to teach? Where do you and your message come from?” Jesus, knowing that his words alone were not enough to convince everyone of his authority, combined them with wondrous actions and deeds that would earn him credibility in people’s eyes.

The great transformer

A young man comes to me for spiritual direction. He is exceptionally bright, a recent university graduate now applying to medical school. His MCAT score was nearly perfect — a rare feat. He feels called to neurosurgery. 

Jesus was a teenager, too

If I asked you to imagine Jesus' childhood, you'd likely picture him as a baby in the manger. But have you ever considered that Christ was once a teenager, too?

Mary and Joseph: the model married couple

If Jesus, Mary and Joseph are the Holy Family, then Mary and Joseph are the Holy Couple, and if the Holy Family serves as the model for Christian families, then Mary and Joseph serve as the model for Christian couples that are living the Sacrament of Marriage.

With God, people can navigate life with trust, optimism, pope says

Jesus wants people to invite him into their lives, no matter how poor, inadequate or shameful their lives are, Pope Francis said.
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