Homeless Catholic Reflections 1/27/26
Weekly reflections from The OMG, plus latest at ilk Publishing
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Tim Trainor: Mary is on the ‘inside’
Steve Hall: David danced in public
Older Reflections:
John Pearring: Jesus’ divinity is astonishing
Steve Leininger: Sabbath was made for man
Lou Occhi: We are just like them ...
Norm McGraw: God is watching
Ron Bruni: From zeal to hope in Christ
Steve Hessman: The Greatest Miracle
Margit McCarthy: Temptation Trials in the Garden
Latest at ilk Publishing:
John Pearring: Frank & Ralph, Guardian Angels of Jesus
Steve Hall: Forming a fellowship - Chapter 1
John Silvia: In honor of my father, Dave Silvia
The OMG reflections from Tim Trainor & Steve Hall
Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Mary is definitely on the ‘inside’
She was with Him from the beginning to the very end
By Tim Trainor
Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from January 27, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
Jesus is clearly saying here that being on the “inside” is not just a matter of location but of relationship. That relationship is not by blood, but by identification with “the Way” 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.
Tim Trainor’s reflections: He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27)
David danced in public – unfit for a king?
Are we embarrassed to honor Jesus in the public square?
By Steve Hall
Click here to read Steve Hall’s reflection from January 27, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
Michal was embarrassed that the King, her husband, had made a spectacle of himself by dancing in public. You can almost hear her disgust as she exclaims: “We hire people for that!” But David’s response is unequivocal: “I will make merry before the Lord.”
Steve Hall’s reflections: For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:9)
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