Monthly Archives: February 2023

[73] Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 58:7-10 / Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 / 1 Cor 2:1-5 / Mt 5:13-16 Isaiah is the great prophet for the coming Messiah and so it should not surprise us that his admonitions about charity deeply reflect our Lord’s ministry … Continue reading

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Do Not Test God in Handling Snakes!

COMMENT & QUESTIONS How are we to interpret Mark 16:18? “They will pick up snakes with their hands and when they drink deadly poison it will not hurt them.” Isn’t this promoting dangerous behavior? Should we take this figuratively? I’d … Continue reading

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Is there Forgiveness after Death?

QUESTIONS I have seen conflicting opinions and would like yours. When we die what is the connection between sin and where we end up? Do we have an opportunity to learn from our mistakes and repent? Can we be saved … Continue reading

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