Written by Deepu on April 10, 2024
Locked Doors
This past Sunday, we hear the “Doubting Thomas” passage from the Gospel of John. I call it that because that’s what we often refer to it as, and it’s the main focus of homilies. And even though Thomas has a strong faith, so much so that he’s one of the few outside the main Apostles
Written by Deepu on July 26, 2023
Sowers Gonna Sow
Many know the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23 in case you need a refresher). Jesus reveals in this parable that the seed is the Word of God and the soil is our hearts. There’s the hard soil, the rocky soil, the soil surrounded by thorns, and the rich soil. I’ve always thought about it
Written by Deepu on March 21, 2023
The Inception of Joseph
Yesterday was the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Gospel (Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a), an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream. And it happens again not too long after (barely a chapter later!) – in 2:13-15, an angel (of the Lord) appears to Joseph in
Written by Deepu on October 25, 2022
Forward to the Past
The first time I watched the Back to the Future movies, I enjoyed them a lot. The first one is the best of course, the second had the sweet hover board, and the third wrapped it all up. Then one time years ago, we did a marathon of those movies, and I realized that those
Written by Deepu on October 25, 2019
Just Keep Praying
I find it harder and harder to believe there are coincidences. The other day I was praying, and, as so often happens in prayer, I remember how much Jesus has done for me. Not only that God created me, but that Jesus died on the cross for me, and continues to want to help me,
Written by Deepu on May 23, 2019
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
This past Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of John at the end of the Last Supper. You might be wondering why I’m posting this so late in the week and not before like I have done in the past. Well, it could be because we should reflect on the Sunday readings for more than
Written by Deepu on May 12, 2019
AMDG
In the First Reading this Sunday, the Jews got jealous that Paul and Barnabas were bringing in the crowds (“Jews” in the New Testament typically refers to those who are or have placed themselves in charge of the Jewish people). Although I don’t like admitting it, I totally get where they were coming from. So
Written by Deepu on April 14, 2019
Judas Ain’t So Bad
From as far back as I can remember when hearing the Passion, Judas has always been the bad guy. He was this shady character who betrayed Jesus out of greed and deserved the end he met. But I don’t think this is how we should view Judas. For one, it keeps giving us the “right”