Reflection on Wilderness Wanderings “The key to all of it is trust.” In Numbers 13-14, the Israelites doubt God’s ability to lead them into the promise land, and God allows them to wander in the wilderness for forty years in order to form them in trust. As we discern God’s will for our lives, He […]
Reflection on the Levitical Priesthood In the Mosaic Covenant, Israel is called to be a priest for all nations through their sanctification but they quickly fall into a state of sin. The Levites then step forward to act in their sanctification for all of Israel and therefore, the world. Dr. Kelly Anderson, Assistant Professor of […]
Reflection on Joseph Has God ever taken a difficult situation in your life and brought good out of it? Joseph faced the betrayal of his brothers and was sold into slavery, but he trusted God no matter what happened. And God turned everything for Joseph's good. Join Joe Aquilante in reflecting on the story […]
Reflection on Moses Have you ever done something you thought disqualified you from being used in God's good plan? Moses committed homicide, but that didn't stop God from calling him to lead the chosen people out of slavery in Egypt. Fr. Matthew Guckin is the Parochial Administrator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. In […]
Reflection on Jacob and Esau “You are chosen, it wasn’t a mistake, because God doesn’t make mistakes.” Today we reflect on Esau and Jacob, the sons of Isaac, and their place in Salvation History. Jesus Burgos, Youth Minister for Holy Innocents Parish and a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate, shares his insight. How is this reflection […]