Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 9:35-38, Jesus sees the crowds and his heart is moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. He says to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Thank you to all who attended last night’s Cursillo Dinner / Auction. It was a wonderful evening with lots of energy in the room. It was good to see so many of you in person after 18 months of Covid. Pray that we get the green light to Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org The prophet Zechariah said that God’s people would live “as though in open country” and that he would always protect them. Today we know that this prophecy has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is our Rock, our Fortress, and our Deliverer (Ps 18:3). There is no need Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Luke 9:18-22, Jesus asks a very important question of his disciples – “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers him ”You are the Messiah of God”. Then Jesus “rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone.” The Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Many try to see famous people such as athletes, movie stars or entertainers. Often this is thrill-seeking or autograph hounding. Something so we can brag to our friend. Herod likewise wanted to see Jesus. He was curious about who this man was and wanted to meet him. He was Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus sends out his Apostles today to preach the good news and heal the sick but he reduces their suitcases to practically nothing. How would they get by with such inadequate provisions ? How could they possibly do a good job reaching the people ? Of course Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In Jesus’ time, tax collectors were considered traitors since they were working for the Romans. The ordinary Jews would never be caught even talking to a tax collector. So Jesus does the unthinkable and asks Matthew to follow him. Even more remarkable, Matthew gets up and follows him, Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, Luke 9:23-26, Jesus tells his followers that if they want to follow him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. To deny ourselves doesn’t mean just giving up sweets, wine or beer like Lent, it means having Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Like the disciples, so many times we are looking to be the greatest. In fact our society tells us that it’s important for us to be on top. It also says we should do whatever is necessary to achieve being on top. That’s how we achieve greatness. Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel we hear the parable of the Sower and the Seed. In this story Jesus uses examples we can all relate to in our lives. For example, we act like HARD GROUND when we hear the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to do Read more