<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Homeless Catholic Community: Emails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly Newsletters emailed to the Homeless Catholic subscribers, Catholic Nutshell News subscribers, and the upcoming new subscribers to ilk Publishing.]]></description><link>https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/emails</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hhOK!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd387648c-4e54-4d34-a236-8d09217ffc8a_681x681.png</url><title>Homeless Catholic Community: 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3/30/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing]]></description><link>https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-33026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-33026</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Francis Pearring]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:46:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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Hall:</strong><em><strong> &#8216;<a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/do-you-want-to-be-well">Do you want to be well?</a>&#8217;</strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Leininger: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/who-was-ezekiel">Who was Ezekiel?</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/saint-thomas-aquinas-explains-the">Aquinas explains the bronze serpent</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">Trials, not temptations from God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/are-covenants-important-today">Are Covenants important today?</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4>The OMG reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a> &amp; <a href="https://substack.com/@kelseck">John Silvia</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033026.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Monday, March 30, 2026 (&amp; <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040326.cfm">Good Friday</a>)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/they-would-not-always-have-him">They would not always have him</a></h2><h3>In pouring the oil on Jesus, Mary anointed him for burial</h3><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/they-would-not-always-have-him" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ztJo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8ff044d-cdcc-4b0a-b7e4-c92878b2bf94_2008x3040.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>&#8220;The lord is my salvation, my light and my salvation&#8221; (Psalm 27). The verse tells us that there&#8217;s no need to be afraid. Even when evildoers come at me, or an army of camp encamp against me. Even then, I will trust in the Lord and that I shall see the bounty of the lord in the land of the living.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/they-would-not-always-have-him">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>&#8220;The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.&#8221; (The Magnificat)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/a-kiss-of-betrayal-or-a-kiss-of-love">A Kiss of Betrayal or a Kiss of Love</a></h2><h4><em>Choose Veneration or Betrayal - (Good Friday of the Lord&#8217;s Passion)</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://substack.com/@kelseck">John Silvia</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/a-kiss-of-betrayal-or-a-kiss-of-love" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4>The OMG reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032426.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, March 24, 2026 </em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/saint-thomas-aquinas-explains-the">Aquinas explains the bronze serpent</a></h2><h4><em>The serpent on the pole was only a temporary fix for a temporary problem</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/saint-thomas-aquinas-explains-the" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6EpK!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F110ea753-2d01-43a4-a6f5-a1f085a5aca4_1024x1536.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6EpK!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F110ea753-2d01-43a4-a6f5-a1f085a5aca4_1024x1536.png 848w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>&#8220;He shows the manner of the passion when He, Jesus, says, so must the Son of Man be lifted up: and this refers to the lifting up of Him on the cross. So when it says, The Son of Man must be lifted up, it also says this to indicate the manner of his death.&#8221; </em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/saint-thomas-aquinas-explains-the">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>He said to him, &#8220;Follow me.&#8221; And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. </em>(Luke 5:27)</p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/why-did-god-decide-to-be-one-of-us">Why did God decide to be one of us?</a></h2><h4><em>He planned all along to be among us, as shepherd, kin, king, victim, and redeemer.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IE4f!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3bef7621-1138-465c-9b05-2fa1a236ad8b_569x711.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IE4f!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3bef7621-1138-465c-9b05-2fa1a236ad8b_569x711.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IE4f!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3bef7621-1138-465c-9b05-2fa1a236ad8b_569x711.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IE4f!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3bef7621-1138-465c-9b05-2fa1a236ad8b_569x711.png 1272w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Why didn&#8217;t Jesus come as the King of the world among a powerful nation, and an exceptional throng of people that could influence a worldly empire, instead of riding upon a donkey? Perhaps the plan was to evolve differently, but the tribal people of God&#8217;s choosing weren&#8217;t up to that more expected, international, and glorious setting. The sorry story of a failed people and the violent death of their Messiah, though, sets up the background for what happened next. Death has been conquered.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/why-did-god-decide-to-be-one-of-us">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News</a>?</h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Chfp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a0d1564-cb38-4179-ab90-95fa976ce357_1080x1920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4><em><strong>NEW!</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Steve Leininger: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/who-was-ezekiel">Who was Ezekiel?</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall:</strong><em><strong> &#8216;<a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/do-you-want-to-be-well">Do you want to be well?</a>&#8217;</strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Older Reflections:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/blink-and-breathe-gods-forgiveness">Blink &amp; breathe God&#8217;s forgiveness</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Lou Occhi: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">The plan for each of us</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">Trials, not temptations from God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/are-covenants-important-today">Are Covenants important today?</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4>The OMG reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031726.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, March 17, 2026 </em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/who-was-ezekiel">Who was Ezekiel?</a></h2><h4><em>A vision, a miracle, and a Sabbath</em></h4><p>By <a 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>The prophet Ezekiel is shown a vision of water flowing from the temple, which represents God&#8217;s presence and blessing. The water begins as a trickle and deepens as it flows eastward, eventually becoming a mighty river. This imagery is rich with symbolism, reflecting themes of life, healing, and divine provision. God&#8217;s influence starts as a trickle of water and, as we journey, it widens and deepens. </em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/who-was-ezekiel">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/do-you-want-to-be-well">&#8216;Do you want to be well?&#8217;</a></h2><h4><em>Jesus isn&#8217;t prone to asking dumb questions</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4>The OMG reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031026.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, March 10, 2026 </em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-debtors-cup-was-pretty-much-empty">The debtor&#8217;s empty cup</a></h2><h4><em>Then suddenly ... his cup was full.</em></h4><p>By <a 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Our readings for today tell two stories, stories of cups being full and stories of cups being empty. Actually, we hear of both full and empty in each story. Throughout life, we all share in highs and lows &#8212; the cup that overflows and the cup that seems bottomless in its emptiness.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-debtors-cup-was-pretty-much-empty">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/blink-and-breathe-gods-forgiveness">Blink and breathe in God&#8217;s forgiveness</a></h2><h4><em>Wash away that one sin which flashes in an unending stream of reruns</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/blink-and-breathe-gods-forgiveness" 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>We each have one sin that tortures us, insisting upon constant repentance. Most of us have more than one, doomed under a Gatlin gun of sorrows. We cower and hide, paranoid, unable to request, yet again, a worn-out &#8220;forgive me.&#8221; How do you put up with us, God? It must be the combined power of a trinity. &#8220;I want to smote him,&#8221; says one. &#8220;I&#8217;ve got this,&#8221; says another. &#8220;Good,&#8221; says the third person. &#8220;I tried everything in my power, and I&#8217;m moving on.&#8221;</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/blink-and-breathe-gods-forgiveness">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News</a>?</h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">The plan for each of us</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">Trials, not temptations from God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4>The OMG reflection from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hessman">Steve Hessman</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030226.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Monday, March 2, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2>Are Covenants important today?</h2><h4><em>Contracts are based on a promise. Covenants are based upon swearing an oath.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hessman">Steve Hessman</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/are-covenants-important-today" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7b6_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b19efdd-da43-4d30-b1d0-e567129d196d_1920x1451.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7b6_!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b19efdd-da43-4d30-b1d0-e567129d196d_1920x1451.png 848w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>A Covenant is irrevocable and is entered into with the agreement that it is permanently binding and cannot be dissolved. A contract, on the other hand, has provisions written into it to provide a means of dissolving the agreement if either party so desires. Scripture scholars have outlined five Covenants in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament. </em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/are-covenants-important-today">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hessman">Steve Hessman&#8217;s reflections</a>: &#8220;<em>Amen, Amen. Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.&#8221; John 12:24</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Chfp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a0d1564-cb38-4179-ab90-95fa976ce357_1080x1920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Chfp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a0d1564-cb38-4179-ab90-95fa976ce357_1080x1920.jpeg 424w, 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4><em><strong>NEW!</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-nuances-of-temptation-distract">Temptations distract and derail</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall:</strong><em><strong> <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/its-only-words">It&#8217;s only words</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Older Reflections:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Steve Leininger: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man-not">Sabbath was made for man</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Lou Occhi: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">The plan for each of us</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">Trials, not temptations from God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022426.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, February 24, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-nuances-of-temptation-distract">The nuances of temptation distract and derail</a></h2><h4><em>Do not subject us to the final test, but deliver us from the evil one</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-nuances-of-temptation-distract" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o1hH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85fe3b48-0842-4618-b2ed-cab8c4a02c0f_1280x853.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!o1hH!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85fe3b48-0842-4618-b2ed-cab8c4a02c0f_1280x853.jpeg 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Further study will help us go deeper into the Our Father prayer, a pure, rich, and divine treasure for Christians. Catholic theologians organize the Our Father into seven petitions, following the opening phrase &#8212; Our Father &#8212; which recognizes us in the presence of God as the Father of all. That&#8217;s the proper position to take in all prayer. &#8220;Our Father.&#8221; He is our protector and our intimate guide.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-nuances-of-temptation-distract">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/its-only-words">It&#8217;s only words</a></h2><h4><em>Words are all I have to take your heart away</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/its-only-words" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">The plan for each of us</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/s/margit-mccarthy">Praying the rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/bruni">Ron Bruni</a>, <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021026.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, February 17, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">Trials are not temptations from God</a></h2><h4><em>He strengthens our faith through trial</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/bruni">Ron Bruni</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wswg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Facba7c15-f6f9-4968-94ec-0b0806e9f5d8_853x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wswg!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Facba7c15-f6f9-4968-94ec-0b0806e9f5d8_853x1280.jpeg 848w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Their real problem was not a lack of bread in Tuesday&#8217;s reading on the Apostles in the boat, but spiritual amnesia: forgetting what Jesus had already done. But he doesn&#8217;t rebuke them for lacking bread; he rebukes them for lacking memory. Today&#8217;s passages confront what seems like a common human struggle: forgetting God&#8217;s faithfulness when pressure mounts and mistaking hardship for abandonment rather than for formation. But when you think about it, this is not just their story, it&#8217;s ours.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/trials-are-not-temptations-from-god">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/bruni">Ron Bruni&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>&#8220;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.&#8221;</em> (John 16:25) </p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/jesus-used-boats-to-perform-some">Jesus used boats for some amazing miracles</a></h2><h4><em>That&#8217;s no big deal, because he was God, but &#8212; Jesus was God!</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/jesus-used-boats-to-perform-some" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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It confirms to us that his promise to return and resurrect us is assured.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/jesus-used-boats-to-perform-some">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/no-mans-eye-has-ever-seen">No man&#8217;s eye has ever seen ...</a></h2><h4><em>... what God has prepared for those who love him</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/no-mans-eye-has-ever-seen" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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us</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/mcgraw">Norm McGraw</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021026.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, February 10, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">&#8216;All in&#8217; with God</a></h2><h4><em>Our Creator is &#8220;all in&#8221; for us</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/mcgraw">Norm McGraw</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PjZo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa7eb4074-f1c7-4114-88be-4f2beeeaf269_824x1216.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PjZo!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa7eb4074-f1c7-4114-88be-4f2beeeaf269_824x1216.png 848w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Tuesday&#8217;s readings and St. Scholastica&#8217;s life illustrate how to strengthen our relationship with God. Every time we pray, every time we help a family member, a friend, a neighbor, or a stranger, we grow closer to Him. After all, our Creator&#8217;s &#8220;all in&#8221; for us.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/all-in-with-god">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/mcgraw">Norm McGraw&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/topsy-turvy">Topsy-Turvy</a></h2><h4><em>Sometimes we get things backward, or upside down, or inside out.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/topsy-turvy" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>The Gospel reading follows a different line. It pits the Law given to Moses by God against the laws given by the Pharisees to the People of God. According to the practice of the day, sanctity was to be achieved by following what men had decided on. In that legal opposition, we see the crux of the problem.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/david-danced-in-public-unfit-for">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Chfp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a0d1564-cb38-4179-ab90-95fa976ce357_1080x1920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">God is watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012726.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, February 3, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">What is the plan for each of us?</a></h2><h4><em>Our strengths and weaknesses are to be used in the service of the Lord.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!95Qw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8d5b8e6-e402-4a73-865d-de2a06f35606_1280x731.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!95Qw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8d5b8e6-e402-4a73-865d-de2a06f35606_1280x731.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>We may not feel like it, but we are &#8220;made glorious in the sight of the Lord and our God is now our strength.&#8221; We are to be &#8220;a light to the nations.&#8221; How are we a light to the nations? Individually, we are not. Put enough of us together, and we will produce plenty of light.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/what-is-the-plan-for-each-of-us">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>&#8220;The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.&#8221; (The Magnificat)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/frank-and-ralph-the-guardian-angels">Frank &amp; Ralph: The guardian angels of Jesus</a></h2><h4><em>They don&#8217;t fit into the angelic host network like everyday angels</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/frank-and-ralph-the-guardian-angels" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Frank and Ralph are the most fascinating angels in all of creation. They have no shame, which you would expect, but since they&#8217;re bumping up against the rest of the angels, you&#8217;d think they would crumble from the disdain. I suspect that when you meet them, you&#8217;ll want to write a story about them, too.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/frank-and-ralph-the-guardian-angelsesscatholic.com/p/jesus-divinity-is-astonishing">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="http://www.catholicnutshellnews.com" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Colorado, as well as friends and writers who contribute reflections to the Homeless Catholic website and ministry, or those who wish to receive copies of our presentations from any of our reflection authors. <a href="http://www.homelesscatholic.com/">The Homeless Catholic website</a> includes reflections from John Pearring, Steve Hall, Steve Leininger, Lou Occhi, Tim Trainor, Norm McGraw, Ron Bruni, Steve Hessman, John Silvia, and Margit McCarthy.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless Catholic Reflections 1/27/26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing]]></description><link>https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-12726</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-12726</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Francis Pearring]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them">We are just like them ...</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">God is watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012726.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, January 27, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">Mary is definitely on the &#8216;inside&#8217;</a></h2><h4><em>She was with Him from the beginning to the very end</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!w6Or!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F257412bc-f1e1-4959-aab6-c1fac741602c_831x1280.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Jesus is clearly saying here that being on the &#8220;inside&#8221; is not just a matter of location but of relationship. That relationship is not by blood, but by identification with &#8220;the Way&#8221; that Jesus is teaching them. To be a Christian is to enter a new family with stronger ties than those of blood, where everyone is seen as a brother or sister.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/mary-is-definitely-on-the-inside">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>He said to him, &#8220;Follow me.&#8221; And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. </em>(Luke 5:27)</p><div><hr></div><h2>David danced in public &#8211; unfit for a king?</h2><h4><em>Are we embarrassed to honor Jesus in the public square?</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/david-danced-in-public-unfit-for" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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You can almost hear her disgust as she exclaims: &#8220;We hire people for that!&#8221; But David&#8217;s response is unequivocal: &#8220;I will make merry before the Lord.&#8221;</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/david-danced-in-public-unfit-for">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="http://www.catholicnutshellnews.com" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflection from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012026.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, January 20, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man-not">The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath</a></h2><h4><em>The gift made for us, to do the things that are good in the sight of God the Father.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man-not" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0pmw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5867d2fb-e324-42f6-a437-f452c5f41672_924x1280.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0pmw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5867d2fb-e324-42f6-a437-f452c5f41672_924x1280.jpeg 848w, 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David is praised by the people as the ultimate warrior, which makes Saul insanely jealous.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-sabbath-was-made-for-man-not">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="http://www.catholicnutshellnews.com" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011326.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, January 13, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Do we really believe that &#8220;a person who is generally good, or does enough good things for others, will earn a place in Heaven?&#8221; Rather, &#8220;Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him&#8221; (Colossians 3:17).</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/why-do-we-do-the-good-that-we-do">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9) </p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/publish/post/184968441">Jesus&#8217; divinity is astonishing</a></h2><h4><em>&#8220;Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?&#8221;</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/jesus-divinity-is-astonishing" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MFGi!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F55986332-af19-4838-9647-1658d5925977_1280x853.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MFGi!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F55986332-af19-4838-9647-1658d5925977_1280x853.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MFGi!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F55986332-af19-4838-9647-1658d5925977_1280x853.jpeg 1272w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>We tease the Pharisees about their poor grasp of Jesus&#8217; divinity. How did they not see it? Consider, however, that the divine natures evident in Jesus rattled them to the core. A man cannot be God. This was their understanding, a foundational definition of who God must be, and who we are not.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/jesus-divinity-is-astonishing">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="http://www.catholicnutshellnews.com" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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...</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">God is watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hessman">Steve Hessman</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010626.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, January 6, 2026</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle">The Greatest Miracle</a></h2><h4><em>&#8220;Behold, the Lamb of God!&#8221;</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hessman">Steve Hessman</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-greatest-miracle" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!l4w7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b57928d-70e2-4ea6-808c-03746b756904_1280x840.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!l4w7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5b57928d-70e2-4ea6-808c-03746b756904_1280x840.jpeg 848w, 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4><em><strong>NEW!</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/waiting-for-the-now">Fathers who have known God</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hall:</strong><em><strong> <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/waiting-for-the-now">Waiting for the now</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Older Reflections:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Steve Leininger: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/times-up">Time&#8217;s up</a>!</strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Lou Occhi: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them">We are just like them ...</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">God is watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/123025.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, December 30, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/publish/post/183451788">Fathers who have known God from the beginning</a></h2><h4><em>Those brought up without pretentious designs, fakery, &amp; do not first love the world </em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/publish/post/183451788" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!14-D!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F57ea568d-c3d7-4369-a7f3-fbe5aefb59f1_1280x855.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>The young have new passions and are excited when the Spirit fills them. Their primary task is conquering the misdirections of the Evil One. This is the time to win this battle. It&#8217;s much harder if youth are poorly formed as adolescents and struggle to become God-fearing and holy men and women later in life.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/publish/post/183451788">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring&#8217;s reflections</a>:<em> He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2) </em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/waiting-for-the-now">Waiting for the now</a></h2><h4><em>&#8216;Now&#8217; is where we meet and engage with God</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/waiting-for-the-now" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Waiting for the now when they would know what to do.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/waiting-for-the-now">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="http://www.catholicnutshellnews.com" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_zCq!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab4ab2b1-d73b-44d1-b9d0-70af6ed10154_1080x1350.jpeg 424w, 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h4><em><strong>NEW!</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/condemn-the-sin-and-live-a-new-life">Condemn the sin and live anew</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Older Reflections:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Steve Hall:</strong><em><strong> <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/our-exile-is-over-alleluia">Our exile is over</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Leininger: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/times-up">Time&#8217;s up</a>!</strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Lou Occhi: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them">We are just like them ...</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">God is watching</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from  <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/bruni">Ron Bruni</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/pearring">John Pearring</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122325.cfmhttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/malachi/3?1">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, December 23, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-divine-metallurgist">The divine metallurgist</a></h2><h4><em>Before God changes the world, he changes the human imagination</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/bruni">Ron Bruni</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zYQ9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F117cd430-ad9c-456e-8b55-4aea068e6a8e_1060x1410.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>See the latest <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/">Homeless Catholic reflections</a></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NXMg!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F958dc755-f5a6-4c2c-807c-6925fa7233c8_1324x506.png 424w, 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...</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Tim Trainor: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflection from  <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/mcgraw">Norm McGraw</a></h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121625.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, December 16, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Reflecting on the fact that God offers salvation to even the least amongst us, I thought about how I view my fellow man. Do I view them with the same prejudice as the high priests viewed tax collectors and prostitutes? Have I ever met someone who, upon first impression, I either dismissed or found repulsive, but later discovered was a good person?</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/god-is-watching">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/mcgraw">Norm McGraw&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>He said to them, &#8220;Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.&#8221; (Luke 10:2)</em></p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finishhttps://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/some-of-his-laws-are-easy-to-follow">Some laws are easy to follow</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflections from  <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a> </h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120925.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, December 9, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them">We are just like them ...</a></h2><h4><em>They strayed from the Lord and brought great suffering upon themselves.</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!x_OI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F31cfce77-1adf-455e-b70a-41b11b95141f_1280x853.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>Fortunately, we are not like the people of Judah. We are much more civilized than they were. We do not seek power, and we do not turn on those who have opposing points of view. After all, we have large screen TVs and cell phones. We would never fall into the same stupid trap as&#8230; Wait a minute&#8230; we are just like them!</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-are-just-like-them">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/occhi">Lou Occhi&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>&#8220;The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His name.&#8221; (The Magnificat)</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/our-exile-is-over-alleluia">Our exile is over. Alleluia!</a></h2><h4><em>Christmas vividly reminds of the celebration that begins our journey home</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/our-exile-is-over-alleluia" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UJrs!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F54f2a3ec-acc7-4f8f-88c1-81e2dcb9b2af_1280x960.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UJrs!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F54f2a3ec-acc7-4f8f-88c1-81e2dcb9b2af_1280x960.jpeg 848w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>It doesn&#8217;t take great imagination to hear the joy, the enthusiasm, the wonder of Isaiah in this turn of events. Many did return. But . . . But not all.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/our-exile-is-over-alleluia">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GpSu!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb0cb8a63-6044-4fdd-8f21-71b002b47895_800x1000.jpeg 424w, 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/their-repentance-pleases-the-lord">Their repentance pleases the Lord</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/some-of-his-laws-are-easy-to-follow">Some laws are easy to follow</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>John Pearring: <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished"> </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/frank-and-ralph">Frank &amp; Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflection from  <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a> </h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120225.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, December 3, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">From faith to faith</a></h2><h4><em>The wolf remains a wolf and the lamb a lamb, and yet they dwell together</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AEEn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb643b330-1654-410a-8d7e-43bed68a3a74_1280x1067.jpeg 424w, 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It does this by &#8221;justice and faithfulness&#8221; being His clothing, thus revealing the importance of them, as we read, &#8220;It is justice and faithfulness that will gird him,&#8221; and us by implication, if we are to live and work in His kingdom! </em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-faith-to-faith">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/trainor">Tim Trainor&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>He said to him, &#8220;Follow me.&#8221; And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. </em>(Luke 5:27)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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friends and writers who contribute reflections to the Homeless Catholic website and ministry, or those who wish to receive copies of our presentations from any of our reflection authors. <a href="http://www.homelesscatholic.com/">The Homeless Catholic website</a> includes reflections from John Pearring, Steve Hall, Steve Leininger, Lou Occhi, Tim Trainor, Norm McGraw, Ron Bruni, Steve Hessman, John Silvia, and Margit McCarthy.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless Catholic Reflections 11/25/25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing]]></description><link>https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-112525</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-112525</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Francis Pearring]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:21:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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finish</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/some-of-his-laws-are-easy-to-follow">Some laws are easy to follow</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a 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href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112525.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, November 25, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/times-up">Time&#8217;s up</a>!</h2><h4><em>&#8216;But the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth&#8217;</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger</a> </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/times-up" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXev!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F812a8ec2-208b-4421-aeb0-2dc000103fe9_1280x744.jpeg 424w, 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Here&#8217;s an excerpt:</p><p><em>The Gospel reading is from Luke 21, where Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Not the &#8220;Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up&#8221; from John 2:19. This is the real destruction of the Temple, which will happen almost 40 years later. We get a brief look at the end-time signs and a warning not to be deceived by those who claim, &#8216;I am he&#8217; and &#8216;The time has come.&#8217;</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/times-up">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/leininger">Steve Leininger&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-thank-you-lord-for-the-abundance">We thank you, Lord, for the abundance of our harvest</a></h2><h4><em>It&#8217;s hard to express the constancy and intensity of God&#8217;s love</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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So, too, do we live today with others who proclaim tolerance, fearlessness, and even violence, in purposely offending God.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/we-thank-you-lord-for-the-abundance">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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as friends and writers who contribute reflections to the Homeless Catholic website and ministry, or those who wish to receive copies of our presentations from any of our reflection authors. <a href="http://www.homelesscatholic.com/">The Homeless Catholic website</a> includes reflections from John Pearring, Steve Hall, Steve Leininger, Lou Occhi, Tim Trainor, Norm McGraw, Ron Bruni, Steve Hessman, John Silvia, and Margit McCarthy.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless Catholic Reflections 11/18/25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing]]></description><link>https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-111825</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/homeless-catholic-reflections-111825</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[John Francis Pearring]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:13:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-start-to-finish">From start to finish</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Norm McGraw: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/some-of-his-laws-are-easy-to-follow">Some laws are easy to follow</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Ron Bruni: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/from-zeal-to-hope-in-christ">From zeal to hope in Christ</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Steve Hessman: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/serve-others-rather-than-seeking">Serve others than yourself</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/temptation-trials-in-the-middle-of">Temptation Trials in the Garden</a></strong></em></h5><h4><em><strong>Latest at <a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/">ilk Publishing</a>:</strong></em></h4><h5><strong>Margit McCarthy: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/praying-the-biblical-rosary-with">Biblical Rosary with your children</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Steve Hall: </a></strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublishedhttps://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/179508440?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Pearring: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/publish/posts/detail/178611924?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fpublished">Seen &amp; Unseen in the World of the Pale</a></strong></em></h5><h5><strong>John Silvia: </strong><em><strong><a href="https://www.ilkpublishing.com/p/in-honor-of-my-father-dave-silvia">In honor of my father, Dave Silvia</a></strong></em></h5><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/the-omg-mens-group-cb3">The OMG</a> reflection from <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a> </h4><p><em>Inspired by <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111825.cfm">Mass readings</a> from Tuesday, November 18, 2025</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/deception-scandal-to-others-and-a">Deception: Scandal to others &amp; a betrayal of God</a></h2><h4><em>Cancel Culture places so-called &#8216;truth&#8217; of man before Truth of God</em></h4><p>By <a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall</a></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://pixabay.com/users/acwells-5823360/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6742177https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/deception-scandal-to-others-and-a" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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So, too, do we live today with others who proclaim tolerance, fearlessness, and even violence, in purposely offending God.</em></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/p/deception-scandal-to-others-and-a">More &#8230;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.homelesscatholic.com/s/hall">Steve Hall&#8217;s reflections</a>: <em>For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away.</em> (1 Corinthians 13:9)</p><div><hr></div><h4><a href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/">Are you receiving the daily Catholic Nutshell News?</a></h4><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.catholicnutshellnews.com/" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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