Homeless Catholic Reflections
Weekly reflections for May 3, 2025
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Lou Occhi: Not always be successful
Steve Hall: The Apostles had only a story
Older Reflections:
John Pearring: Zero in on my sin, wake me
Steve Leininger: Favorites from the New Testament
Tim Trainor: He never gives up on us
Norm McGraw: God's one-step program
Ron Bruni: The paradox of mercy
Steve Hessman: How do we handle division?
MHB-M: His disciples collaborate with Him
Three new reflections from Lou Occhi, and Steve Hall:
We will not always be successful
Continue your mission anyway
By Lou Occhi
Click here to read Lou Occhi's reflection from May 3, 2025. Here's an excerpt:
After the crucifixion, the apostles were in fear for their lives. It wasn’t until they finally saw Jesus after the resurrection. Thomas was dubbed the “doubting Thomas,” but none of the apostles believed, even though Mary Magdalene told them she had seen Jesus, and they had seen the empty tomb. Still, their fear persisted until the Holy Spirit descended upon them.
Lou Occhi’s reflections: "The Almighty has done great things for me, And Holy is His name." (The Magnificat)
The Apostles had nothing but a story
The ‘dead’ man who walked among the living
By Steve Hall
Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from May 3, 2025. Here's an excerpt:
Matthew described Jesus’ final instructions as including teaching and baptizing. Mark said the command was to “preach the good news to the whole of creation.” Luke’s account focused on the truth only an eyewitness can offer. In the final analysis, we must conclude that Paul’s words, “I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received,” encompassed the whole of what each one of the Apostles had to share. It was a story.
Steve Hall's reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)
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