At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. An explanation of the politics surrounding Isaiah 7:1-9, followed by a reflection on when things seem hopeless. Has God provided you with signs of hope?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The message of Isaiah of Jerusalem (Isaiah 1:10-17) and Jesus' message in Matthew 10:34-11:1 are the same: how is our faith challenging us to change?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. We have a lot in common with the Twelve sent out by Jesus (Mark 6:7-13). Who says that we can't accomplish things beyond our abilities?

At Immaculate Conception Parish, Knoxville. Tying in Isaiah 6:1-8 and Matthew 10:24-33 to the life and the example of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Why aren’t we out there curing the sick and raising the dead? We’ve heard God’s love for us in Hosea 11, and we’re better prepared than the apostles in Matthew 10.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Matthew’s relationship with Judaism (Matthew 10:1-7), Hosea 10, St. Benedict, and the dangers of resorting to “either/or” instead of “both/and.”

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Three big questions provoked by Mark 6:1-6. Some of Jesus’ friends and family weren’t open to his message. Can we learn from how he treated them?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. An introduction to the prophetic books of the Bible. Does Amos’ message to the Israelite aristocrats resonate with us today?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Are the two healing stories in Mark 5:21-43 separate, related, or integrated? What gift does the woman with the hemorrhage offer us?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. What are the fruits (Matthew 7:15-20) by which we should judge St. Cyril?