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The parable is addressed to the chief priests and the elders of the people to show how distant those who are near and how near those who are distant can be. Those invited for the wedding banquet, after accepting the invitation, made last minute excuses for not going. Matthew's ending that "many are called but few are chosen" affirms that the call does not automatically mean salvation achieved. Isaiah also projects an image of God as a generous host who will 'remove the mourning veil and destroy... Read More
In today's gospel, Jesus presents Himself as the vine, and wine production lends itself meaningfully to a deeper understanding of the Church's mission. God likened His people to a vineyard, cultivated and tended for harvest, and looked after with love and commitment. The canticle of Isaiah in the first reading tells us of God's relationship with his vineyard (the Church) from the moment He planted it till that moment, sometime in the future, when He will harvest His crop. God desires the very be... Read More
In the gospel today, Jesus is addressing the law-abiding Jews who strictly observed the law. Yet, He was being quite offensive both on a personal level and on the level of the establishment. He took the risk because nobody, no institution could ever claim exclusivity where God is concerned. For a long time, a believer was normally a church-goer, someone who basically adhered to the rules of the club. Today's parable makes us ask whether it makes sense to bank on some sort of membership of people... Read More
John Coleman McNichol 3:39pm Sep 22 ....it's official, folks! I have my first booksigning on Sunday, the 2nd of October at noon in the Cafeteria of my wonderful workplace, St. John the Apostle Catholic School!
Those who acted as consultants or Ideal Readers get a free book, so come on down! :D Otherwise, they'll be for sale there, or you can scoop one up at Amazon.com.
And away we go!
God Bless,
JDM
You Can find my first novel here:
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A few months have passed since my last radiation treatment. I am still coming to terms with the thought of having cancer. I am today cancer free which is a wonderful feeling. I am tired but trying hard to get back on track. With so many people passing around me some I know some I don't I felt it necessary to put in this prayer.
You see even though I have a very supportive husband... Read More
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