Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
Dear brothers and sisters,
If you are ever discouraged by your own failures in Christian living take heart. We are no worse than the disciples of Jesus who were with him on the road to Jerusalem. Read more…
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All three readings this week come together around a radical view of Christian life. The First Reading, from Wisdom 7:7-11, is clearly meant to set off the Gospel which tells of a rich man who found Jesus’ call to discipleship too difficult to accept. Read more…
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Today’s Gospel from Mark (Mk 10: 2-16) continues Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. He gives his teaching on radical fidelity in marriage. Read more…
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In the Gospel this week (Mk 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48) the disciples are worried that someone else is invading their “exclusive franchise” by exorcising people using the name of Jesus. Jesus, however, is not at all worried. Read more…
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