By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” — General Omar Bradley. “Follow me” now becomes “Go on your way,” as Jesus appoints and sends out 72 […]
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Jesus’ ‘Follow me!’ is our invitation to discover God
Jesus’ invitation IS the discovery of God, goodness and new life. That is why it is so urgent, why it must be heard, and why he is so persistent: “Come follow me!”
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When we receive the body and blood, we become one with the Lord
The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is so much more than “just going to receive communion.” It is becoming one with the Lord, sharing in his life, and being transformed into the very feast that we share.
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The Trinity is something that is to be encountered
The Trinity is not something that can be explained or solved, but something that is to be encountered.
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The promise and gift of the Holy Spirit is ours
The promise and gift of the Holy Spirit is ours, our way to the Father, and our way to best know, understand and live the teachings of Jesus.
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Through hardship and struggle, the kingdom of God comes alive in us
Hardships prove our faith. Many disciples have been willing to suffer and die for their faith; they were tortured and put to death. Before they died, they realized that they had already become kingdom people.
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Jesus’ ‘Follow me!’ puts a final stamp upon the Easter story
If mission and meal and recognition and professions of love and faith are not enough, this story puts the final stamp upon all that has happened here in just two words: “Follow me!”
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Jesus offers more than just good advice
Today, Jesus gives us some good advice. But this is not just good advice; it is, rather, an insightful look at what it takes or what is required to produce real goodness in life.
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Allow the love of Jesus to fill you and reshape the way you think and live
Today, Jesus speaks about love.It is clear he is not talking about a feeling, a noun. He is not describing a “thing,” but an action.
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Jesus invites us to catch more than just fish
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “When you feel like stopping think about why you started!” Today’s story is about a miraculous catch of fish; but in reality, it is so much more. Jesus’ encounters with people were always about […]
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