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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 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 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 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 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 Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org What mother does not want the best for her sons. Today the mother of James and John ask Jesus for special status for her sons. She asks that they be placed in the highest position of Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Who doesn’t want the praise and respect of others. We want people to see us at our best with all of our strengths and accomplishments, rather than with all of our faults and shortcomings.  Yet God sees Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Luke 6: 36-38, Jesus tells us to “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Mark today says that Jesus was transfigured before them. The Greek word Mark used is similar to the English word metamorphosis. As described by Mark, the Transfiguration is a change in Jesus’ appearance where the brightness and Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus said it’s not good enough to love your neighbors and hate your enemies. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Who were the people standing before Jesus when Read more…