The Extra Meisl

What’s your treasure?

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as being a treasure or a pearl of great price that people acquire by selling all that they have (Matthew 13:44-46). Jesus reminds us that although following Him can be difficult at times - it requires selling or leaving behind certain things or ways of thinking and acting - what we gain by being His disciple is truly worth it!

(17 Sunday Ordinary Time, year A)

He spoke to them only in parables

In the Gospel today (Mt 13:24-43) Jesus uses parables to help us better understand different mysteries about the Kingdom of God.

 

16th Sunday Ordinary Time, year A

God’s word has power (15 Sunday Ordinary Time)

Each of us hears many voices in our life (friends, co-workers, social media) which speak various words to us. Some voices bring us peace and lead us closer to God and neighbour and others do not. God's word always brings life. Can we hear His voice?

15 Sunday of OT (Mt 13:1-9)

Making work less of a burden (14 Sunday OT)

Work can be a burden for many of us. When we find a deeper purpose in our work, it can become an easier burden and a lighter yoke.

Hospitality to the stranger, welcoming Christ

The readings this Sunday teach us about the importance of hospitality. When we welcome the stranger we show love to Christ.

 

 

13 Sunday Ordinary Time, Year A

2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Rom 6:3-4; 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

Fear and Faith (12 Sunday OT)

Fear is a helpful thing. At times, however, it can overwhelm us. The Gospel today (Matthew 10:26-33) gives us helpful advice for keeping fear in check with faith.

The Jewel of God (11 Sunday OT)

What would change if we truly believe if we are precious to God? What would change if we truly believed that other people, especially those who we might not care for, are precious to God?

 

11 Sunday Ordinary Time

Exodus 19:2-6; Matthew 9:36-10:8

You are what you eat (Corpus Christi)

Pope Leo the Great wrote: "Our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ has no other purpose than to transform us into that which we receive". Today, we give thanks to God for the great gift of the Eucharist.

Made for community (Holy Trinity)

We are made in the image of God, who a Three Persons in One. This reminds us that we find our fulfillment when we prioritize relationships and work to build unity.

A Spirit filled family (Pentecost)

At Pentecost we celebrate that the Holy Spirit makes us one family, united in diversity, which is sent on a common mission. In this family, everyone is important and have gifts to offer in service of our common mission from Jesus.