Angela for Today

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13aRom 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 Presence In the first reading the prophet Elijah is told that God will be present to him. He is to stand outside his cave and wait. While he waits, he experiences a strong, damaging wind, an earthquake, and fire. It is only when he hears a tiny, whispering sound…

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 Isaiah 55:1-3Romans 8:35, 37-39Matthew 14:13-21 The readings for this Sunday speak loudly to what our world is like today. In addition to our scripture readings, the famous poet T.S. Eliot wrote a challenging poem called “The Wasteland.” It was a devastating look into, and commentary on his and our current culture. He pointed out that we are…

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