View from the Ambo/Mercy With Teeth

Jesus Christ is Risen, and the Church's Liturgy helps us to see this with layers of symbolism. Do we strive to understand it? Readings...

Jesus is the Lamb of God, offered for the world's salvation. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2Xo2N8b Give feedback at https://goo....

Jesus gives us the model of love, the priesthood, and the New Passover - all connected by sacrifice. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2...

Jesus can change our hearts, if we let Him, and He wants them with Him through the Cross to Resurrection. Readings are found at http://bit...

Jesus is confronted with a test regarding a woman caught in adultery. He gives her forgiveness, and sets a model for us. Readings are foun...

Jesus invites us to reflect on our relationship with the Father in the parable of the "Prodigal Son", rather the "Lost Sons...

Using the news of the day, Jesus tells his hearers to produce fruits of repentance. His image of figs reminds us not to get comfortable. R...

As the Lord is transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John, He reminds them of who He is and prepares them for the discomfort o...

Jesus Christ endures temptation, and provides the model for us. Do we see how our temptations are to selfishness? Readings are found at ht...

As we enter the sacred season of Lent, are we able to let the Lord melt us? Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2XHeKXQ Give feedback at ...

Jesus teaches that the blind cannot lead the blind, and that those blinded by their own faults cannot heal others of theirs. Where are we ...

Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, which invite us to discern what and who we trust. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2Iip3hk Give feedback ...

As St. Peter pulls in the miraculous catch of fish, he recognizes who has entered his boat. Do we allow the Lord to enter our boats? Readi...

St. Paul reminds the Corinthians of a more excellent way to live the Christian life than arguing about which charisms are the best. Do we ...

St. Luke records the Gospel for Theophilus, so that he would have certainty in the teachings he has received. Do we receive them as we oug...

Jesus asks for ordinary water, almost 180 gallons, to be brought. What He does is extraordinary. The Blessed Mother encouraged the servers...

The Lord is baptized, and transforms the waters of the world to cleanse us of sin. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2SQbeqW Give feedba...

The wise men brought their offerings to the Christ Child, offerings that had both practical and theological use. What do we offer? Reading...

Merry Christmas. As we hear the Christmas story, we are reminded that it is so much more than a story. http://bit.ly/2GEtFgG Give feedback...

As St. Elizabeth recognizes Jesus Christ in the womb of His mother Mary, she can intercede for us to recognize Him. Readings are found at ...