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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today’s Gospel, Luke 18: 1-8, is the parable of the persistent widow. Some people might hear this story and think, awesome, I just have to keep praying and God will eventually give in and give Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, Luke 17: 26-37, Jesus addresses the cost and benefit of discipleship. Jesus is telling us that to follow him will demand a decision. Typically – one of two things are happening Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 25: 31-40, is the final judgment, where Jesus comes back, and judges us on how we lived our lives. He says “Come, you who are blessed by my father, you Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 16: 13-19, Jesus askes a very important question of his disciples – “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers him ”You are the Messiah, the son of the Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Jesus comes into the temple and finds people selling animals for sacrifice and unscrupulous money changers. He is so angry that he makes a whip and drives them out along with Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Sunday, November 7, 2021   —— In our gospel today, Mark 12: 41-44, we hear the story of the poor woman that gives only two coins to the treasury. Although she only gave two coins Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org This is my last reflection for about 12 days since we leave for the Holy Land tomorrow. You will all be in my prayers as I pray for Cursillo !   —————- Part of earning Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Jesus comes into the temple and finds people selling animals for sacrifice and unscrupulous money changers. He is so angry that he makes a whip and drives them out along with their Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Jesus is talking about a lost sheep and a lost silver coin. In both instances it’s obvious that the missing item still has worth and value. I wonder how long we would search for Read more…