Kirk Gomes

In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, but the way they describe Him is true. He does not see with the eyes of the world, and He welcomes everyone into His presence.

Who is called to evangelize the whole world? We are! Our mission continues, no matter the circumstances. In Jesus’ name, we are #baptizedandsent!

In tomorrow’s Psalm, we are encouraged to spread the glory of God far and wide. We’d love to hear how He has shown His glory in your life.

The pandemic has had a number of secondary consequences, including people losing their housing. One small way you can show mercy is by creating blessing bags and stocking your car with them. Here’s a brief tutorial on how to get started: https://allgiftsconsidered.com/how-to-make-homeless-care-kits-that-actually-help/

It’s a great day to feed the hungry! Especially in light of COVID-19, there is great food insecurity in the United States and around the world. Here are ways to help: https://fluvanna.ext.vt.edu/…/covi…/Feed%20Fluvanna2.pdf https://www.brafb.org/agency-resources/

It’s the Memorial of Teresa of Ávila, a mystic who struggled with prayer for a long time.  Watch the video to learn more about her.

We are the Lord’s, and every day we receive from Him is a gift. Use today well!

Here’s a great story about the resiliency of our Church. Imagine what it was like to be a Christian in what is now the United Kingdom in the 5th century. The Romans were leaving, and the entire region was descending into chaos. Yet still, they worshiped and kept the faith. Read on about a rare

We jest – Jesus is not a Dominican, commonly abbreviated OP. OP stands for “Ordo Praedicatorum,” or “Order of Preachers.”

If you’d like to learn more about the redemptive power of suffering, check out this video from the Knights of Columbus: https://youtu.be/ni7PkuwjF-A