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Mass Forward: A Reflection on Sunday’s Mass Readings

October 3, 2014 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 5 Comments

Home ownership the cornerstone of the American Dream. Ownership means self-sufficiency and independence. Ownership means we don’t have to rely on anyone else. Ownership gives us the one thing that prize most: freedom. Or does it?

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Isaiah, Mass Forward, Parable of the Tenants, Phillippians 4, Psalm 80, Respect Life Sunday

Mass Forward: A Reflection on Sunday’s Mass Readings

September 26, 2014 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 3 Comments
To whom do you bow down?

Most of us live in a world of extraordinary luxury. We can have pretty much whatever we want whenever we want it. Humility and sacrifice don’t always come naturally. This week’s readings draw a direct line from our selfish inclinations to our salvation.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Mass Forward, Parable of the Two Sons, Philippians, Psalm 25

Mass Forward: A Reflection on Sunday’s Mass Readings

February 23, 2014 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 4 Comments

Joel helps us prepare for this Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word with a reflection on the Mass readings.

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Mass Forward

Mass Forward: A Reflection on Sunday’s Mass Readings

November 16, 2013 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 3 Comments

Joel helps us prepare for this Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word with a reflection on the Mass readings.

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Mass Forward
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