Opening the Word: A serious end

Preparing us for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley reminds us that we do not know the hour of Our Lord’s return. In today’s Gospel Jesus “speaks of the end of days. The apocalypse. The sun will be darkened. The

Opening the Word: Christ alone is King

In the Opening the Word for the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the upcoming election season. If we don’t vote for this candidate, then the world will fall apart. But, if we vote

Opening the Word: The redemption of death

For this weekend's Mass readings, writer Timothy O’Malley addresses the resurrection from death for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The resurrection of the dead is about divine fidelity. The God who has been faithful will be faithful even unto death. Jesus

Opening the Word: The God who loves all

The Gospel for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time brings us the story of Zaccheus, a chief Roman tax collector, and wealthy man. Zaccheus wants to encounter Jesus. Jesus’ offer to stay at Zaccheus’ house angers the crowd. Timothy P. O’Malley writes

Opening the Word: Who is the Pharisee?

In his look at the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley asks, “Who is the Pharisee?” In Scripture, the Pharisee obeys the Law of God to the letter, but he has forgotten that the vocation of Israel is

Opening the Word: The myth of self-reliance

Jesus Christ offers a narrative about human life that is radically against the myth of self-reliance. Instead of relying on our own virtues, the Christian is the one who depends on God alone. In this week’s Opening the Word, Timothy P. O’Malley

Opening the Word: Salvific gratitude

In this Sunday’s readings, we hear about the 10 lepers who are healed by Jesus. Yet, only one — a Samaritan — returns to thank God. This reading reminds us to give thanks to God for all things. But we should also

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