Hope’s Execution
Thoughts on the Second Readings by Joe Frankenfield
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
James 5:1-6
I learned in grade school that Catholics say confusing things. For instance, my teachers taught that Jesus died for my sins. How could that be since I hadn’t even done them yet? “You’ll understand when you’re older,” they told me. I never [...]

Weighing the Cost of Winning Thoughts on the Second Readings by Joe Frankfield 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time James 3:16 – 4:3
Two weeks ago, during president Obama’s address to congress about his health care proposals, a representative shouted, “You lie.” It was an astonishing moment. Everyone knew that people were holding different solutions for our [...]

Praying Love Alive
Thoughts on the Second Readings
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Joe Frankenfield
James 2:14-18
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the [...]

A Faith For Others
Thoughts on the Second Readings by Joe Frankenfield
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
James 2: 1-5
Watching small children play soccer is great fun. They swarm. The ball goes right and the swarm runs right. The ball goes left and the swarm runs left. Watching their coaches is almost as much fun. “Johnny, help Billy.” [...]