From the heart of Deacon Doug.
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 like this child is the greatest, and whoever receives one 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 Zechariah. St. Michael wrestled with Lucifer and cast him out of 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 feel like Jonah who wanted to see fire from heaven 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 is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the 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 months of Covid. Pray that we get the green light to 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 Fortress, and our Deliverer (Ps 18:3). There is no need 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 directed them not to tell this to anyone.” The 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 who this man was and wanted to meet him. He was 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 do a good job reaching the people ? Of course 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 follow him. Even more remarkable, Matthew gets up and follows him, Read more…