Written by Deepu on October 29, 2017
It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White
Today’s Gospel (Matthew 22:34-40) speaks of something that almost all Christians and many non-believers have heard: the two greatest commandments. Love God totally and completely and love your neighbor as yourself (I’m paraphrasing, of course). I can talk about this in very vague ways that won’t offend anyone. But the Church teaches that we can
Written by Deepu on October 17, 2017
My Own Worst Enemy
I want a flat stomach. But you wouldn’t know that if you’ve ever seen me eat. I like unhealthy food and unhealthy portions. And I give into all of it way more often than someone should who wants a flat stomach. Can anyone relate? via GIPHY So do I really want a flatter stomach? Or maybe
Written by Deepu on October 15, 2017
Why Mass is a Bit of Heaven
I totally followed along in today’s Gospel (Matthew 22:1-14)… up until verse 11. I get the whole people rejected God’s invite so He invited everybody else part. But then God kicks some poor guy out because He’s not dressed up? Wait where’s that unending mercy thing? But then it hit me: I’ve heard of Mass
Written by Deepu on October 8, 2017
Hook, Line, and Sinker
People often times say that Jesus (aside from you know, being God) was a really nice guy. And yeah, there’s some truth to that. . . but then I read something like the Gospel today (Matthew 21:33-43) and I’m like via GIPHY Here’s Jesus, coming with a seemingly innocent and hypothetical situation. But He’s totally
Written by Deepu on October 1, 2017
Converts vs. Cradles
Reading today’s Gospel (Mt 21:28-32), most of us probably do that thing we normally do and think, “Awesome, I’m part of the good group. Yeah there are times I don’t follow through with my promises to God, but I am going to Mass so yeah I’m set.” But what if we’re not set? What if