Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today is the feast of Sts. Simon and Jude. St. Jude is known as the patron saint of impossible causes. St. Simon was a member of a group of agitators known as Zealots. They violently opposed the Roman occupation. The fact that Jesus called him to be an Apostle Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org When Jesus was asked who will enter the Kingdom of God, he surprised them by his answer. Many Rabbis taught that all of Israel, with a few exceptions, would be saved. After all they were the chosen people of God. Jesus surprised them by saying that being a Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus uses two parables today to try to teach us about the kingdom of heaven. First he uses the example of the mustard seed. Although it’s so small that it’s nearly invisible, it can grow into a tree large enough for birds to come and make a Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Luke 13:10-17, Jesus heals a woman that has been crippled by an evil spirit for 18 years, however his loving and merciful act infuriated the Pharisees because he did it on the Sabbath. They were so focused on their own laws, that Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In ancient Israel, conditions like blindness were often seen as a curse from God. People with disabilities were thus thought to be unfit to worship the Lord. Bartimaeus is smart enough to realize that Jesus is someone who can change his life. Nobody therefore is going to Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org We are in Arizona getting to meet and see our new grandson. What an amazing thing is this gift of life ! Jesus tells us a story in today’s Gospel about a fig tree. The real calamity Jesus is talking about however is a sudden death Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Luke 12:54-59, Jesus is pointing out to the crowds that they know how to read and understand the physical world, like something so unpredictable as the weather, but they cannot read and understand the spiritual world right in front of them. Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org STAY AWAKE ! ! Did I get your attention ? Jesus today is also trying to get our attention with the parable he tells. Even Peter asks him if this parable was meant for us or for everyone. Although we may tell ourselves that we are vigilant, it’s Read more…
