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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

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In Jesus’ time, tax collectors were considered traitors since they were working for the Romans. The ordinary Jews would never be caught even talking to a tax collector. So Jesus does the unthinkable and asks Matthew to Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, Luke 9:23-26, Jesus tells his followers that if they want to follow him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. To deny ourselves doesn’t mean just giving Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Like the disciples, so many times we are looking to be the greatest. In fact our society tells us that it’s important for us to be on top. It also says we should do whatever is necessary Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel we hear the parable of the Sower and the Seed. In this story Jesus uses examples we can all relate to in our lives.   For example, we act like HARD GROUND when Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today, Luke 8:1-3, we hear the story of Jesus traveling with his disciples from town to town preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Traveling with him were Mary Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Simon the Pharisee in today’s Gospel, has an apparent openness to the Lord and invites him to dine with him. Despite Jesus’ reputation among the Jewish religious leaders, Simon has him come to his home. He engages Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org It’s really hard to comprehend the sorrow Mary must have felt seeing her son beaten and then brutally crucified. It’s something no mother should have to endure. Yet during her life she had to deal with much Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org This past weekend, we marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Both of these events invites us to a deeper reflection on the cross Read more