Browsing the July 2024 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 28, 2024
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/25/24
From five barley loaves and two fish, Jesus was able to provide a wonderful feast for thousands of people. All of them had plenty to eat and what was left over filled twelve baskets. The people realized they had just witnessed a miracle, a sign to bring them to ... Read More »
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 21, 2024
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/18/24
Today we hear Jesus invite his disciples, who have just returned from their mission, to travel with him to a deserted place to rest awhile. Sounds like the perfect thing for us to do at this time of year. Even Jesus realized the need to rest and recharge. But ... Read More »
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 14, 2024
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/11/24
In today’s Gospel, the twelve apostles are sent out on their own for the first time. Jesus instructs them to preach repentance, cure those who are sick, and drive out demons. Jesus did not accompany them in person, but he was surely with them in spirit.
Jesus does not ... Read More »
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 7, 2024
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/03/24
Last week we heard of two people with exceptional strong faith: Jairus, whose daughter was near death, and a woman who was afflicted for twelve years with an incurable condition. In the course of curing each, Jesus told both how vital each one's faith was. “Do not be afraid; ... Read More »
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time - June 30, 2024
Posted by Donna Brown on 7/01/24
Last week we heard of two people with exceptional strong faith: Jairus, whose daughter was near death, and a woman who was afflicted for twelve years with an incurable condition. In the course of curing each, Jesus told both how vital each one's faith was. “Do not be afraid; ... Read More »