Homeless Catholic Reflections 4/14/26
Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing
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Ron Bruni: When loving God becomes natural
John Pearring: Nicodemus: A first-century saint
Steve Hall: ‘You must be born from above’
Older Reflections:
Steve Leininger: Who was Ezekiel?
Lou Occhi: They would not always have him
Tim Trainor: Aquinas explains the bronze serpent
Norm McGraw: A spiritual ‘Hi’ for everyone
Steve Hessman: Are Covenants important today?
Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden
Latest at ilk Publishing:
John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus
Margit McCarthy: Praying the rosary with your children
John Silvia: Kiss of Betrayal or Kiss of Love
The OMG reflections from Ron Bruni, John Pearring, & Steve Hall
Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, April 14, 2026
When loving God becomes natural
Let Christ be our Lord, and form us anew, from the inside
By Ron Bruni
Click here to read Ron Bruni’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
When “born from above,” a transformation occurs. We don’t crave the things we used to crave. Sin doesn’t have the same taste, we don’t want what we knew before. Love for God becomes natural, not forced, because you realize life without Him is unnatural. This is what it means to let Christ reign. When we surrender our need to be in control and let Christ be Lord, then we experience transformation.
Ron Bruni’s reflections: “The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech, but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” (John 16:25)
Nicodemus: A first-century saint
For all who seek to follow Christ faithfully and boldly
Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
The criteria for designating a 1st Century saint usually begin with martyrdom, followed by records of a personal association with Jesus and a courageous act in defense of Jesus, the Church, or the apostolic community. In a sense, Nicodemus qualified for all four.
John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)
‘You must be born from above’
God has made him both Lord and Christ
By Steve Hall
Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from April 14, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
The very fact that I am a self-conscious individual necessitates that I have choices. This way or that? Up or down? Right or left? A “yes” always implies a “no.” Simple? Sure! And the persistent presence of that “no” is implied by the facts of consciousness and individuality. The inheritance of these characteristics plays a significant role in understanding the Gospel reading of the day.
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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