Shawn The Baptist - Sunday Scriptures

Civil leaders fail. Church leaders fail. We all fail. So what does Jesus expect us to do in the midst of this messed up broken world?

A good Scout knows that being prepared doesn't mean you take everything. You take exactly what you need, no more no less. Today, Jesus teaches the apostles what they need to be prepared.

In today's second reading, Paul asks God three times to take away a certain struggle in his life. God says no. His grace is enough and his power is made perfect in weakness.

Life is filled with ups and down, mountains and valley. When we're at either extreme, it's always good to remember that it will not always be that way.

Our war dead remind us that our country is worth dying for. The crucifix reminds us that we are worth dying for. Both are "worth the pain."

The forests of Philmont Scout Ranch are beautiful and precious.. So why do scouts often spend their conservation hours cutting down trees?

Today Jesus ascends to heaven and leaves his apostles on seemingly on their own.... and this is a good thing.

Jesus loved his disciples so much that he died for them. The word he uses to describe this "greatest love" is not spouse, but friend.

"I am the vine. You are the branches." Jesus invites us to live connected with him and with each other. The way to get there is "remaining."

No question is of more importance in this life than the question of salvation. St. Peter teaches that there is only one way to heaven.