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 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 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 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 Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Being blindsided in anything is no fun. Those unexpected surprises are especially annoying when we feel someone should have warned us. When it comes to heaven and the afterlife, we should not be blindsided. Jesus has given us adequate Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel of Luke 10:1-9, Jesus sends out his apostles to cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and drive out demons. He also tells them not to take any money, clothes, or sandals Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org For most of us it is very hard to acknowledge Jesus before others, especially those we don’t know very well. We get flustered and embarrassed and it’s hard to speak up. We listen to attacks on Read more…
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, John 15 :1-5, Jesus says, “I am the true vine, and my father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one Read more…
Orange County Cursillo would like to announce the following Emmaus Institute event that is this coming Saturday! Please see their email below provided by one of our Cursillistas! We are 2 days away from our DMC celebration! Register Read more…
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