Church of the Nativity

Usually I like to focus on the Gospel, but I want to focus mostly on that second reading today.  We are right in the middle of five weeks of reading the letter of St. James.  It is a really great letter, and I encourage you to read it if you have some time later today. It is only five chapters, but it is five power packed chapters.

Often in the Gospels we hear people coming to Jesus in need of healing, crying out to him in boldness and trust, and often we hear those words of Jesus, “go, your faith has healed you.”

In Pope Francis’ book entitled, “The Name of God is Mercy,” he highlights the challenge facing pastors and people today when discussing the reality of sin and God’s merciful forgiveness.