7Oct2013 Read more The Book of Jonah When considering the books of the Hebrew Scriptures, we generally divide them up into the Torah or Pentateuch, the History Books, the Prophets, and the Wisdom Literature. Today we hear from one of the prophets, but this prophet is decidedly different than all the other prophets represented in the Hebrew Scriptures. Jonah stands alone as the only prophet to succeed in his mission, as the... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Monday, October 7, 2013 1481
5Oct2013 Read more 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2013 Fr. Lawrence discusses the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the C Cycle of the Lectionary for Sunday Mass. Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Saturday, October 5, 2013 1431
3Oct2013 Read more Take Nothing for the Journey Each of the synoptic Gospels presents us with the picture of Jesus sending his disciples out to preach, to heal, and to expel demons. Each of the synoptic Gospels records that Jesus asked them to do this with little else than what they were wearing and with no concern for money or reward. By now we are quite used to hearing the words of Jesus: Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Thursday, October 3, 2013 1368
2Oct2013 Read more My Guardian Dear Today's liturgical observance is called a "privileged memorial." There are, I believe, some thirteen such days in the liturgical calendar. A privileged memorial enjoys its own special Liturgy of the Hours as well as a specific Gospel passage that takes the place of the ordinarily continuous reading of the Gospel (in this case, the Gospel of St. Luke). Just a few days ago would have been... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Wednesday, October 2, 2013 1431
1Oct2013 Read more Judgment I have written of the importance of Luke 9:51 on several occasions. This verse marks the beginning of the second part of St. Luke's Gospel. Scripture scholars refer to Luke 3:1 through Luke 9:50 as the Galilean ministry. With today's reading, we embark on the "journey to Jerusalem" where Jesus will lay down his life for the sake of our salvation. Everything from this point on must be read... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1459