Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus tells the crowd that, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger.” Think about the implication of eating with someone. It’s one thing to be in the crowd and see a great celebrity. But to have a meal with that person Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today from John 6:22-29, Jesus is chastising the crowds that followed him after the feeding of the 5000, saying “you are looking for me not because you saw signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled” He is telling Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today’s Gospel passage picks up right after the two disciples, on the road to Emmaus, were joined by Jesus, whom they didn’t recognize until the breaking of the bread. Remember that he then vanished from their sight. The two returned immediately to Jerusalem to tell the others Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today’s reading from Acts 6 describes the selection of the first seven deacons. It’s interesting to note that the apostles placed the responsibility for finding the first deacons on the community. They were asked to select from among their community seven reputable men. I think the message is Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today from John 6: 1-15, a crowd of 5000 gathered to be with Jesus. Jesus asked where can they get food to feed them. Philip says they don’t have the money to buy enough food, and Andrew says we only have 5 loaves and Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org For those of us who teach in the RCIA, this time of year is known as Mystagogy. It is a 50 day period from Easter to Pentecost. It’s when church members, both new and old, deepen their understanding of their baptismal commitment. It should include the sprinkling rite Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org One of the remarkable characteristics of Jesus in the Gospels was the way he was able to forgive. He forgave even people who didn’t deserve it. He forgave without delay. He forgave without asking people to earn it. He gave forgiveness as a gift, and he gave it Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org One of the first things Jesus does after his resurrection is to return to his disciples and breathe the Holy Spirit upon them. The work of Jesus did not end with his resurrection. He breathed the Holy Spirit upon them and sent them out to continue the Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today from John 3:1-18, Jesus is speaking about being born again, and Nicodemus, a Pharisee, is really struggling with the concept. Nicodemus is taking his statement literally, and Jesus is referring to being born of water and the Holy Spirit. Nicodemus was following the Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today’s gospel reflects upon the first time the disciples have met Jesus following that horrible sequence of events when they failed miserably. During Jesus’ passion and death, the disciples were not at their finest. Judas betrayed him, Peter denied him three times, and the rest all ran Read more