St. Thomas the Apostle
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The readings today speak to us about humility. I believe this virtue is often misunderstood. Humility does not mean thinking less of oneself; true humility recognizes that everything comes from God. Otherwise we can close ourselves off within, failing to see where it is we come from. Some people think there is nothing more important than themselves and their interests, thus losing sight that all has been received from God. But there are also folks who see themselves as worthl

Have you ever been asked if you are among the numbered to be saved? Some faith traditions believe in a limited QUOTA of those who will enter into heaven. But thankfully Jesus does not respond in today’s Gospel that it is necessary to reach a certain degree of special holiness to enter heaven; rather, Jesus seems to ignore any number reference but is careful to explain that heaven is not for a chosen few but for EVERYONE. However, Jesus is clear to say that no one should assum

We have a tendency to do what is comfortable, to seek what is easy, and unfortunately sometimes we view religion in the same way. We go to Mass on Saturday/Sunday - if there is time - and we are satisfied. Or we choose a messenger who does not challenge us to do things differently because we cannot be bothered, or it doesn’t fit our perspective. It is like throwing Jeremiah (1st reading) into the well: what he said was annoying, so he is simply removed. We need to realize tha

If God came for you at this moment, would God find you prepared to go? Do you think of such a moment with fear or with joy of encountering the friend whom you love? It is healthy to reflect on occasion about those questions. We get so wrapped up in earthly responsibilities, on things of this world, that we often forget that we are made for the life hereafter. We need to be vigilant. If we are true disciples of Jesus, we need to be prepared for His second coming. The center of