Written by Deepu on July 30, 2017
Solomon the Wise
If you read last week’s post, you’ll remember (will you though?) that I mentioned the wisdom of Solomon. You looked at that first reading (you definitely remember that reading), and you saw why he’s so wise. Because God gifted him with a wisdom that is unmatched. Why did God give him such wisdom? Because Solomon
Written by Deepu on July 27, 2017
There’s Regular Awesome and Then There’s Jesus Awesome
In chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke, a man named Simon listens to Jesus and he and his crew catch a ridiculous amount of fish (for the full story, click here) So Simon was a fisherman. But was being a fisherman what he was being called to do by God? Maybe he was called
Written by Deepu on July 25, 2017
Word to the Wise
It’s kind of interesting that in the Book of Wisdom, where this past Sunday’s 1st reading comes from (Wis 12:13, 16-19) we get some fancy schmancy words that you probably don’t understand – temerity, clemency, lenience, repentance, people…the list goes on. How are we supposed to understand the Word of God when we don’t understand
Written by Deepu on July 18, 2017
Much Obliged
In Mark Hart’s book, “The ‘R’ Father,” he goes through the Lord’s Prayer part by part. If you have the chance, go read it (if you’re in Morgan Hill you can borrow my copy). Here’s a quote from the book that really struck me. Originally they were seen as opportunities to rejoice, to celebrate the
Written by Deepu on July 16, 2017
Retreat > Jesus Camp
Do you know what you’re looking at? This was taken at the Diocesan Youth Retreat (DYR) back in June. This was on Thursday night, where over 250 teens and 80 leaders knelt before the Body of Christ. It was truly a beautiful night, and although a picture may speak a thousand words, it doesn’t do
Written by Deepu on July 13, 2017
What Are You Waiting For?
Retreats are an amazing experience that have the potential to change your life. They also have the potential to, well, ya know, not. I recently helped out on DYR – the Diocesan Youth Retreat which is put on by the Diocese of San Jose. After the retreat this year (as so happens every year), many
Written by Deepu on July 9, 2017
Confirmed
According to the 2nd Reading today, you belong to Christ. One of the definitions of belong is to be properly or appropriately placed. God has a specific purpose for you. Do you know what that purpose is? When was the last time you really asked God what your purpose is? I don’t care how young
Written by Deepu on July 9, 2017
Me First!
Matthew 10:37-42 was the Gospel reading at Mass last week, and it can be challenging to really take in. Jesus basically says that He comes first (which we already know) – that not parents, not even your children, should come before Him. It makes sense, but when I look at my children, it can sometimes