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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org One of my groupies has the best guardian angel ever created. His angel helps him make every green stop light and directs him through traffic. When he talks about his angel each week at grouping, the rest Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 18:1-4, Jesus is asked by the disciples, “who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over and set it in their midst saying, “whoever humbles himself Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today the Church venerates the holy service of three of the archangels. They stand out for their love for God’s holy will. St. Gabriel faithfully delivered the most important message in human history to Mary and to Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org There are times when I feel just like James and John in today’s Gospel. There are times when I wish God would rain down fire from heaven to consume those killing babies today in our society. I Read more…

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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…