Religion, an essay in a major news service declaimed recently, is a sociological phenomenon that exists as a psychological need-fulfillment. It is a never-ending series of (similar) movements that are born and die when their usefulness to social groups has passed.
God's Word on Sunday: Intellect without the Spirit doomed to fail
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 8 (Year C) Wisdom 9:13-18; Psalm 90; Philemon 9b-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33
Humans are usually quite proud of their intelligence and intellectual achievements.
God's Word on Sunday: Scripture holds many lessons in humility
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 1 (Year C) Sirach 3:17-20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a
The greatest adversary we will ever face is our own ego.
God's Word on Sunday: There are no shortcuts on path to God
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 25 (Year C) Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30
What part about “all nations and tongues” do we not understand?
God's Word on Sunday: Jesus blazed a trail for all to follow
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 18 (Year C) Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalm 40; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53
The lowest point in the long and unhappy prophetic ministry of Jeremiah was the day that he was thrown into a cistern and left to die.
God's Word on Sunday: Absolute trust is our guiding light
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug. 11 (Year C) Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19; Luke 12:32-48
What did the Israelites know and when did they know it?
God's Word on Sunday: Enjoy the gift of life God has given us
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Aug. 4 (Year C) Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21
The author of Ecclesiastes will never win a prize for being the most joyful or hopeful individual in the Bible.
Mary Marrocco: Boldly go inward before stepping outward
By Mary MarroccoSitting on a patio having coffee, Fr. George was watching people rush along in the shadow of the big bank towers. He was silent, contemplating them.
God's Word on Sunday: Prayer our most powerful spiritual tool
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28 (Year C) Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13
Does leading an upright and prayerful life make any difference in the world? Can we influence the world around us by our lives?
God's Word on Sunday: God’s messengers come in many forms
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21 (Year C) Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42
What does a messenger from God look like? Probably very ordinary — Scripture tells us that many have entertained angels without knowing it. There is no need for wings, harps and dazzling lights — after all, the word “angel” simply means messenger.
God's Word on Sunday: Loving God and neighbour are inseparable principles
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 14 (Year C) Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Psalm 69; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37
Where is God? How do we know God’s ways or the correct path in different situations?