From the heart of Deacon Doug.
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Because the kingdom of God came is a way they weren’t expecting, the Pharisees struggled to receive it as a blessing. Instead of receiving the blessing of having Jesus with them, they clung to their own understanding and opposed him. While it can be hard to let Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org First let me wish a Happy Veterans Day to all who served in the military of our country, which includes my son and grandson in law. Also prayers for all who gave their lives that we might be free including my dad’s best friend killed in Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Today is the feast day of Pope Leo the Great. We was famous for convincing Attila the Hun in 452 not to attack Rome. However he was known as a peacemaker long before then. When elected Pope he was not around to accept his election. They found him in Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Jesus comes into the temple and finds people selling animals for sacrifice and unscrupulous money changers. He is so angry that he makes a whip and drives them out along with their animals, and he turns over the money changers’ tables. Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In the gospel today, the wise virgins were astute and used good judgement. They brought extra oil for their lamps. The foolish virgins did not, so when they ran low, they had to go buy more, thus they missed the wedding feast. Jesus tells us that we also Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org The novel “The Ultimate Gift” tells the story of a spoiled young man. His wealthy grandfather’s will stipulates that he must give one gift a day for a month before he can receive his inheritance. So one day he donates blood, he then watches a neighbor’s children, Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Jesus tells a story of a rich man that fires his steward for squandering his property. The steward quickly calls his master’s debtors and reduces the amount they owe to gain their favor, because he may need their friendship in the Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org There is a story about a young boy and his mom who go to Mass at this magnificent Cathedral while on vacation. The young boy looks at all the beautiful stained glass windows and asks his Mom, “Who are all those people?” She tells him she does Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Many people prepare for their retirement financially, but few prepare for it spiritually. Many lives collapse because of failure to accept the grace necessary to persevere. Marriages fail because the couple did not have a strong prayer life together. When challenges came they were not strong enough to Read more
Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Some of my greatest recollections as a child were of large dinners at Grandma’s house. These occurred on Thanksgiving, Christmas and special birthdays. It was always so much fun to be with my cousins and enjoy fabulous food, even when I still had to sit at the Read more