Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Mark 12:28-34, Jesus is asked by one of the scribes which is the greatest commandment. He responds with not one but two commandments – Love God with all you heart, soul, mind, and strength, then he adds a second, love your neighbor Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Well it’s been one year since the Coronavirus was declared a worldwide pandemic. What a journey this has been. Today I begin a more familiar journey as I drive back to California from Arizona. It’s a long boring journey, but it is filled with faith, hope and Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org During Lent one of the things I try to do weekly is the Stations of the Cross. Most parishes have “live” stations or you can do them with Cursillo via Zoom. One of the reasons I love the Stations of the Cross is to reflect on my Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Our readings today are about God’s mercy towards all of us and a challenge to us to show mercy in the same manner. When Peter asked Jesus about showing mercy to one‘s neighbor, he characteristically offered an answer he thought Jesus would be pleased with. How about Read more…
De Colores to all! Deacon Doug has mentioned that the plans for the Holy Land trip in July is now cancelled and has been moved up tentatively to Nov. 9-19, 2021. Please contact Deacon Doug if you have any questions at this time.
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, Luke 4: 24-30, Jesus tells us that no profit is accepted in his own native place. I think of this Gospel when I hear our Cursillo saying “bloom where your are planted”. Often times when we have a conversion, and are Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today Jesus cleared the temple of the money changers. For me, Lent is a time when I cleanse the temple that is myself. Like the so called “spring cleaning”, it’s something I have to do on a regular basis. Despite my best intentions, things can creep into my Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org The second meditation on the Cursillo Weekend is the story of the Prodigal Son. In this meditation we reflect upon what a merciful, forgiving Father we have in heaven. This meditation is to get the candidates ready for Reconciliation the next morning. It’s a good thing for us Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Matthew 21: 33-43, Jesus tells the parable about the vineyard and the evil tenants. The owner built a vineyard and then leased it to tenants. When the owner sent his servants to help with the harvest, the tenants beat, stoned and kill Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org The rich man in today’s gospel lived in isolated luxury, absorbed in the latest in fashion and the finest dining. He did not hurt anyone. He did not throw Lazarus off his property. He let him hang around his place. He didn’t criticize Lazarus for not getting a Read more…