my book or do we just read the same Book (book) and follow the same teachings?
The priest touches on many facts of life in the linked YT video. How can we apply his reflection or questions to our own? Question asked, and examples given.
You do not have to be a Catholic to get it. I listen to a variety of reflections and discern from people in all walks of life.
Some people like Rosa are never forgotten: Actions verses words?
Out of Canada, this priest's homily for today's Mass starts just before the 9 minute mark and ends at the 15 minute mark. The length of someone's speech does not matter. Do you tune out like I did the other day at the in-person homily? Listen to this one, please!
Like Rosa or Shannon, do you have the courage to teach? Rosa acted with human support. Shannon had no human support, she just acted.
Jesus spoke in parables to tell the truth. What does he mean by fire?
When you ask for a new law, should it be broken? Ask Rosa? Ask the father in Bend, Oregon about that? If the news reports are true, he acted with good intent before human support had time to arrive. He broke a policy and law. What is his philosphy?
Ask also, why did the Thursday's school shooter fire warning shots? Did he send a message because he wanted to be stopped?
Listen and reflect. Catholics call it Lectio Divina.
https://youtu.be/iCs_Es6AMQ4?is=fVr2ElZYibZxjXKm
Set your spirit on fire for truth. You will never be put to shame even when division comes your way.
From the Teacher's Desk with Love,
Marian R. Carlino
October 22, 2026