From the heart of Deacon Doug.
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org The Gospel today says that Jesus was moved with pity towards them for “they were like sheep without a shepherd.” He wanted to guide them and teach them and heal them. As you know I often ponder what Jesus did. Today I wonder why he didn’t just say a Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Matthew 7:21-27, we hear Jesus say, “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who builds his house on rock”. When the rains fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus tells us to be like the wise man who built his home on a solid foundation. Yet we know that most foundations seem firm when the weather is good. Fair weather doesn’t test the strength of our foundation. The real test comes in a severe storm when Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In the Scriptures, mountains are often seen as places of revelation where heaven and earth meet. In our pilgrimage to the Holy Land we went up several of these important mountains: Mt. Carmel, Mt. Tabor, Mt. Zion and the Mt. of the Beatitudes. Each of Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Happy Advent everyone. Advent is an often overlooked but important season in our church’s liturgical year. It is a time when we prepare to encounter Jesus as he enters our humanity. Often times, we get so wrapped up with Christmas preparations, we don’t prepare adequately for this encounter. I Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In today’s Gospel, Matthew 8:5-11, a centurion comes to Jesus out of concern for his servant who is paralyzed and suffering greatly, and he asks for his healing. He comes with great humility and says, “Lord I am not worthy for you to enter under Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org On this Thanksgiving day, I’m in Texas with my family giving thanks for the incredible gift of family life and the privilege of being a father. I also thank God for the privilege of being a Cursillista. It has changed my life and given me Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org How would you feel if someone prophesied the destruction of your home, land or place of worship ? The Jews took great pride in their temple, so they were expectedly upset when Jesus predicted it’s destruction ! Jesus’ prophesy also included dire consequences for all who would Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 25:1-13, we hear about the ten virgins, of which five were wise and five were foolish. The wise ones did not know when the master was coming, so they were prepared and brought extra oil just in case he was Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Jesus said to Pilate, “Everyone who belongs to the truth hears my voice.” The question is, whose voice do we listen to? Everyday we are told what to think and what to believe by the media, the government, and even our coworkers. Pilate’s judgement was based Read more