Homeless Catholic Reflections 12/9/25
Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing
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Lou Occhi: We are just like them ...
Steve Hall: Our exile is over
Older Reflections:
John Pearring: Condemn the sin and live anew
Steve Leininger: Time’s up!
Tim Trainor: From faith to faith
Norm McGraw: Some laws are easy to follow
Ron Bruni: From zeal to hope in Christ
Steve Hessman: Serve others than yourself
Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden
Latest at ilk Publishing:
John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus
Steve Hall: Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1
John Silvia: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia
The OMG reflections from Lou Occhi & Steve Hall
Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We are just like them ...
They strayed from the Lord and brought great suffering upon themselves.
By Lou Occhi
Click here to read Lou Occhi’s reflection from December 9, 2025. Here’s an excerpt:
Fortunately, we are not like the people of Judah. We are much more civilized than they were. We do not seek power, and we do not turn on those who have opposing points of view. After all, we have large screen TVs and cell phones. We would never fall into the same stupid trap as… Wait a minute… we are just like them!
Lou Occhi’s reflections: “The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.” (The Magnificat)
Our exile is over. Alleluia!
Christmas vividly reminds of the celebration that begins our journey home
By Steve Hall
Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from December 9, 2025. Here’s an excerpt:
It doesn’t take great imagination to hear the joy, the enthusiasm, the wonder of Isaiah in this turn of events. Many did return. But . . . But not all.
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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