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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Luke 5:12-16, we find Jesus laying hands on a leper and healing him. Lepers were considered ritually unclean, and anyone who touched a leper would become unclean as well, that is why they Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org “Epiphany” is a Greek word that means “to show forth or manifest”. It celebrates the showing forth of Jesus not simply to Israel, but to the whole world as symbolized by these visitors from the east. The Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org We know from the scriptures that as the Magi neared their personal meeting with the Lord, they lost sight of the star. As a result they had to seek help from King Herod. Like the Magi, I Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In the Epiphany story, Jesus is adored by Gentiles (the Magi) and they give homage to him. At the same time, he faces death from the leader of his own people, Herod, king of the Jews. Read more…

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today from Luke 10:38-42, we hear the story of Martha and Mary when Jesus came to visit them. Martha was burdened with much serving because she thought the most important thing she could do Read more…