Posts from February 2025

We need to practice the Golden Rule in its fullness: The Golden Rule asks us to do to others what we would like them to do to us. If we obey, loving others and expressing that love by loving words and deeds, we will start receiving the same love from others in higher intensity. Further, if we want others to forgive our offenses, our words of criticism, and our thoughtless judgments against them, then we should start forgiving their offenses…

What does it mean to trust in God? It shouldn’t be a sentimental feeling or emotion. It shouldn’t be a gamble when we have a great need. Because if it doesn’t work out, we blame God as being untrustworthy. An old Arab proverb said: trust in God but tie down your camel, Trusting in God does not mean taking foolish chances. Jesus advised his disciples you must be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. He also said, if you…

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks two requests of his disciples. First, he asks Peter to take him in the boat a short distance so he can talk and teach the people. Then he asks the disciples to take out their boats for a catch of fish. In both instances Peter and the disciples were tired from fishing all night without having much success. But despite their tiredness, they do as Jesus requests. And the results were great. You may have…