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]]> false Anthony Crescio info+644b0775d734fa00111ea077@mg-eu.acast.com 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 freshimage-sunday-gospel-reflections-with-tony-crescio episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1682638624190-f8fbf6e553b9201b49be8a8d0d78d288.jpeg https://freshimage.org/ FRESHImage Sunday Gospel Reflections with Tony Crescio The Resolve of Love The Resolve of Love Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 17:22 69b8c41fed36bef377ed85ea false https://freshimage.org/the-resolve-of-love/ 69b8c41fed36bef377ed85ea 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Palms Sunday-Cycle A full 4 17 In his Gospel reflection for Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) focuses on the two figures of Judas and Peter. As he explains, these two figures are tragic in their own ways, yet have much to teach us about what we have been created for as creatures created in God's image. Most basically, life is not about us, and when we live as though it were we will necessarily lose ourselves and our lives will go to pieces.


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]]> In his Gospel reflection for Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) focuses on the two figures of Judas and Peter. As he explains, these two figures are tragic in their own ways, yet have much to teach us about what we have been created for as creatures created in God's image. Most basically, life is not about us, and when we live as though it were we will necessarily lose ourselves and our lives will go to pieces.


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]]> The Weeping Savior The Weeping Savior Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 13:41 69b7726c19edd9d9c9d4787b false https://freshimage.org/the-weeping-savior-2/ 69b7726c19edd9d9c9d4787b 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday of Lent-Cycle A full 4 16 In his Gospel reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) focuses on what the exile experience of the People of Israel has to teach us about life this side of eternity. Just as the People of Israel experienced a spiritual death in being exiled, so too sin results in the spiritual death of the soul and, ultimately, bodily death that brings our time in this life to an end. But God did not create us for death. And the tears of Our Savior manifest just how much God loves life, and is willing to do anything to ensure that we have the life He created us for.


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]]> In his Gospel reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) focuses on what the exile experience of the People of Israel has to teach us about life this side of eternity. Just as the People of Israel experienced a spiritual death in being exiled, so too sin results in the spiritual death of the soul and, ultimately, bodily death that brings our time in this life to an end. But God did not create us for death. And the tears of Our Savior manifest just how much God loves life, and is willing to do anything to ensure that we have the life He created us for.


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]]> Hearing to See Hearing to See Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT 15:38 699942c2f863de959aa95608 false https://freshimage.org/hearing-to-see-2/ 699942c2f863de959aa95608 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Lent-Cycle A full 4 15 In this reflection on the 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) highlights the central importance of attentive listening in the Christian life. Only when we heed Christ's call to us do we become fully enlivened and allow His life to permeate us and spill over into the world, which is a great cause for rejoicing.


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]]> In this reflection on the 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) highlights the central importance of attentive listening in the Christian life. Only when we heed Christ's call to us do we become fully enlivened and allow His life to permeate us and spill over into the world, which is a great cause for rejoicing.


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]]> A Thirst Quenching Life A Thirst Quenching Life Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT 16:09 6999245c1b49b62cccbefb28 false https://freshimage.org/a-thirst-quenching-life/ 6999245c1b49b62cccbefb28 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Lent-Cycle A full 4 14 In this reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) examines Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman. As Tony explains, in this encounter, Jesus teaches us that it is only by being honest about our sinfulness that we can be healed from it and enter more deeply into relationship with God. When we do, we become, as Jesus told the Samaritan woman, springs of living water, gushing up to eternal life.


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]]> In this reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) examines Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman. As Tony explains, in this encounter, Jesus teaches us that it is only by being honest about our sinfulness that we can be healed from it and enter more deeply into relationship with God. When we do, we become, as Jesus told the Samaritan woman, springs of living water, gushing up to eternal life.


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]]> A Transforming Journey A Transforming Journey Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 14:59 6997d3707012ce5376da0b1a false https://freshimage.org/a-transforming-journey/ 6997d3707012ce5376da0b1a 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Lent-Cycle A full 4 13 In this reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explores the call of Abram, contrasting it with the episodes of the Fall and the Tower of Babel. Whereas our first parents and the people of Babel intentionally turned away from God in pride, Abram humbly obeys the call of God. In this Abram sets out on journey wherein he is slowly transformed by growing in relationship with God. We too are called to such a journey, and the end of this journey is glimpsed in the transfiguration of Christ we witness in today's Gospel.


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]]> In this reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explores the call of Abram, contrasting it with the episodes of the Fall and the Tower of Babel. Whereas our first parents and the people of Babel intentionally turned away from God in pride, Abram humbly obeys the call of God. In this Abram sets out on journey wherein he is slowly transformed by growing in relationship with God. We too are called to such a journey, and the end of this journey is glimpsed in the transfiguration of Christ we witness in today's Gospel.


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]]> Raising the Fallen Raising the Fallen Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 16:13 698e81667301331f1f4a17eb false https://freshimage.org/raising-the-fallen/ 698e81667301331f1f4a17eb 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 1st Sunday of Lent-Cycle A full 4 12 In this reflection for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses the temptations of Adam and Eve in the Garden in the revelatory light of Christ's temptation in the desert. As Tony explains, by assuming our human nature, Christ takes up the human story in a corrective mode such that through His life, we are drawn back up into the life of God. In this way, the Incarnate Son repairs the human and divine relationship fractured in the Fall.


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]]> In this reflection for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses the temptations of Adam and Eve in the Garden in the revelatory light of Christ's temptation in the desert. As Tony explains, by assuming our human nature, Christ takes up the human story in a corrective mode such that through His life, we are drawn back up into the life of God. In this way, the Incarnate Son repairs the human and divine relationship fractured in the Fall.


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]]> The Fabric of Happiness The Fabric of Happiness Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 15:45 698bb286337b2a3b2e29d109 false https://freshimage.org/the-fabric-of-happiness/ 698bb286337b2a3b2e29d109 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle A full 4 11 Friends, on this 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus reveals to us the plan which God has for the human creature. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, Jesus does this by revealing to us more details as to how to live a fully human life, and thereby pursue ultimate happiness. Jesus isn’t merely suggesting an ethical paradigm, as Divine Lawgiver, he is making a statement of reality. And today, Jesus tells us that it is only by living in accordance with this reality that we can lead full and truly happy lives.


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]]> Friends, on this 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus reveals to us the plan which God has for the human creature. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, Jesus does this by revealing to us more details as to how to live a fully human life, and thereby pursue ultimate happiness. Jesus isn’t merely suggesting an ethical paradigm, as Divine Lawgiver, he is making a statement of reality. And today, Jesus tells us that it is only by living in accordance with this reality that we can lead full and truly happy lives.


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]]> Transforming the World as Salt and Light Transforming the World as Salt and Light Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT 16:43 697ed2e3db08d05cf6af9ca8 false https://freshimage.org/transforming-the-world-as-salt-and-light/ 697ed2e3db08d05cf6af9ca8 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle A full 4 10 In today's Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Our Lord calls us to be the salt and light of the world. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, when we attend to these images carefully, it becomes clear that today Jesus calls us to participate in His work of transforming the world into the Kingdom of God by drawing it closer to the life of God.


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]]> In today's Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Our Lord calls us to be the salt and light of the world. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, when we attend to these images carefully, it becomes clear that today Jesus calls us to participate in His work of transforming the world into the Kingdom of God by drawing it closer to the life of God.


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]]> Climbing the Ladder of Beatitude Climbing the Ladder of Beatitude Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 15:52 697ceb39f0f157225a4b3c0b false https://freshimage.org/climbing-the-ladder-of-beatitude/ 697ceb39f0f157225a4b3c0b 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle A full 4 9 On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time we are invited to listen to Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the Beatitudes are not simply nice characteristics to aspire to, but a program for becoming more like Christ.


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]]> On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time we are invited to listen to Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the Beatitudes are not simply nice characteristics to aspire to, but a program for becoming more like Christ.


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]]> The Light of Unity The Light of Unity Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 15:45 69729c5fdf8275aa0774c6ee false https://freshimage.org/the-light-of-unity/ 69729c5fdf8275aa0774c6ee 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle A full 4 8 On this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, our readings invite us to explore the identity and mission of the Incarnate Son still further by carefully attending to the call of His first Apostles. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, when we do, we find that Jesus intends to draw all to saving communion with God beginning at the existential peripheries with those who have been deemed irrelevant by polite society.


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]]> On this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, our readings invite us to explore the identity and mission of the Incarnate Son still further by carefully attending to the call of His first Apostles. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, when we do, we find that Jesus intends to draw all to saving communion with God beginning at the existential peripheries with those who have been deemed irrelevant by polite society.


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]]> <![CDATA[Living Out the Lamb's Response]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT 13:44 6969a8e171ed352e2eba0437 false https://freshimage.org/living-out-the-lambs-response/ 6969a8e171ed352e2eba0437 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle A full 4 7 On this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, St. John the Baptist points to Jesus as the definitive Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world through His sacrifice. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the sacrifice of the Lamb of God saves us not by our passive reception, but rather by our active participatory imitation of His life.


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]]> On this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, St. John the Baptist points to Jesus as the definitive Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world through His sacrifice. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the sacrifice of the Lamb of God saves us not by our passive reception, but rather by our active participatory imitation of His life.


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]]> The Gift of Re-Creation The Gift of Re-Creation Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 16:19 694b4d9209314afbec63a337 false https://freshimage.org/the-gift-of-re-creation-2/ 694b4d9209314afbec63a337 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Nativity of the Lord-Christmas full 4 6 As we participate in the great celebration of Christmas, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) reminds us of the importance of understanding the gift God desires to give us in order that we might receive it in its fullness.


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]]> As we participate in the great celebration of Christmas, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) reminds us of the importance of understanding the gift God desires to give us in order that we might receive it in its fullness.


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]]> The Game Plan The Game Plan Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT 20:05 69448e38accce1f842f2e9f5 false https://freshimage.org/the-game-plan/ 69448e38accce1f842f2e9f5 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Advent-Cycle A full 4 5 On this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) highlights the contrast between King Ahaz and St. Joseph. As he explains, the difference in the two is a matter of faith. King Ahaz's lack of faith prevents him from carrying out his role in the drama of salvation, while St. Joseph's authentic faith enables him to play a crucial role in the salvation of the human family.


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]]> On this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) highlights the contrast between King Ahaz and St. Joseph. As he explains, the difference in the two is a matter of faith. King Ahaz's lack of faith prevents him from carrying out his role in the drama of salvation, while St. Joseph's authentic faith enables him to play a crucial role in the salvation of the human family.


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]]> The Joy of Advent The Joy of Advent Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT 18:47 693ce182f817d7dbe89401b0 false https://freshimage.org/the-joy-of-advent/ 693ce182f817d7dbe89401b0 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Advent-Cycle A full 4 4 The Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the intent of this Sunday is a reminder of the Christmas Joy we will experience at the birth of the Savior, amidst the penitential and ascetical practices we undertake as we prepare for His arrival.


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]]> The Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the intent of this Sunday is a reminder of the Christmas Joy we will experience at the birth of the Savior, amidst the penitential and ascetical practices we undertake as we prepare for His arrival.


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]]> The Immaculate Conception: A Celebration of Salvation The Immaculate Conception: A Celebration of Salvation Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT 22:22 69365401a63c6eaa592c7de1 false https://freshimage.org/the-immaculate-conception-a-celebration-of-salvation/ 69365401a63c6eaa592c7de1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary full 4 3 The Immaculate Conception is a very poorly understood doctrine of the Catholic Faith. To be sure, the teaching is not without some conceptual difficulties. However, as Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, at its most basic, the doctrine proclaims the unique way Mary of Nazareth was saved by the same means we all are, by the Paschal Mystery of her beloved son, the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ.


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]]> The Immaculate Conception is a very poorly understood doctrine of the Catholic Faith. To be sure, the teaching is not without some conceptual difficulties. However, as Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, at its most basic, the doctrine proclaims the unique way Mary of Nazareth was saved by the same means we all are, by the Paschal Mystery of her beloved son, the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Coming of God's Glory]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT 18:16 69330fe344ace745d68ca19c false https://freshimage.org/the-coming-gods-glory/ 69330fe344ace745d68ca19c 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Advent-Cycle A full 4 2 On this Second Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) attends to the Baptist's call to repentance in relation to Isaiah's depiction of the radical transformation that will take place with the Messiah's arrival. As he explains, during the Season of Advent we ought to respond to the Baptist's call in order to be prepared to participate in the renewal of all things effected by the dawning of God's glory, made manifest in the Incarnate Son.


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]]> On this Second Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) attends to the Baptist's call to repentance in relation to Isaiah's depiction of the radical transformation that will take place with the Messiah's arrival. As he explains, during the Season of Advent we ought to respond to the Baptist's call in order to be prepared to participate in the renewal of all things effected by the dawning of God's glory, made manifest in the Incarnate Son.


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]]> The Rescue Mission The Rescue Mission Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT 15:57 692a74b6094cd39232120e0c false https://freshimage.org/the-rescue-mission/ 692a74b6094cd39232120e0c 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 1st Sunday of Advent-Cycle A full 4 1 On this First Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio (⁨@anthonycrescio⁩) discusses God's plan of salvation for the human family. As he explains, God's salvific action is centered upon the mission of the Incarnate Son, but includes a role for each and every single member of Christ's Body, the Church, as well.


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]]> On this First Sunday of Advent, Tony Crescio (⁨@anthonycrescio⁩) discusses God's plan of salvation for the human family. As he explains, God's salvific action is centered upon the mission of the Incarnate Son, but includes a role for each and every single member of Christ's Body, the Church, as well.


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]]> The King of Hearts The King of Hearts Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT 23:37 6921187a00a96fa12b4aaf79 false https://freshimage.org/the-king-of-hearts-solemnity-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-king-of-the-universe/ 6921187a00a96fa12b4aaf79 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe-Cycle C full 3 29 As we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how Jesus Christ reigns as King of the Universe. As he explains, Jesus reigns not as an earthly king who demands allegiance, but rather as a Lover Who desires to awaken love in the hearts of those He gave His life to save for eternal life with Him.


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]]> As we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how Jesus Christ reigns as King of the Universe. As he explains, Jesus reigns not as an earthly king who demands allegiance, but rather as a Lover Who desires to awaken love in the hearts of those He gave His life to save for eternal life with Him.


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]]> Only Love Endures Only Love Endures Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT 15:29 6917b79a1029ec1fed0dc967 false https://freshimage.org/only-love-endures/ 6917b79a1029ec1fed0dc967 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 28 In his Gospel reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the Prophet Malachi's strong denunciation of those who fail to live out their covenantal relationship with God before turning to explore how Jesus' life both exemplifies and enables us to live in right relationship with God despite the challenges we face from the world.


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]]> In his Gospel reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the Prophet Malachi's strong denunciation of those who fail to live out their covenantal relationship with God before turning to explore how Jesus' life both exemplifies and enables us to live in right relationship with God despite the challenges we face from the world.


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]]> Striving for Happiness Striving for Happiness Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT 17:19 6903fde959814a1956dbeb8c false https://freshimage.org/striving-for-happiness-solemnity-of-all-saints/ 6903fde959814a1956dbeb8c 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of All Saints full 3 27 In his reflection for the Solemnity of All Saints, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains how the lives of all the saints point us towards the fulfillment of our deepest desire as human creatures, happiness.


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]]> In his reflection for the Solemnity of All Saints, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains how the lives of all the saints point us towards the fulfillment of our deepest desire as human creatures, happiness.


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]]> The Prayer of the Humble The Prayer of the Humble Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT 15:39 68fc27168e22c64fb1d6acc0 false https://freshimage.org/the-prayer-of-the-humble/ 68fc27168e22c64fb1d6acc0 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 26 In his Gospel reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the two examples Jesus sets before us in His parable this weekend, the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. As he explains, the two men exemplify two completely different trajectories in life through their respective prayers, one declares himself self-sufficient while the other humbly recognizes his desperate need for a Savior.


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]]> In his Gospel reflection for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the two examples Jesus sets before us in His parable this weekend, the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. As he explains, the two men exemplify two completely different trajectories in life through their respective prayers, one declares himself self-sufficient while the other humbly recognizes his desperate need for a Savior.


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]]> The Strength of Faith The Strength of Faith Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:30:00 GMT 17:50 68e1e9a38ade82e20ee40f58 false https://freshimage.org/the-strength-of-faith-2/ 68e1e9a38ade82e20ee40f58 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 3 25 In his Gospel reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses Jesus' confusing response to the Apostles' request for an increase in faith. As he explains, on the one hand, Jesus is emphasizing the power of the virtue of faith, while on the other, telling us that He has already taught us that the way to deepen our faith is living in imitation of Him.


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]]> In his Gospel reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses Jesus' confusing response to the Apostles' request for an increase in faith. As he explains, on the one hand, Jesus is emphasizing the power of the virtue of faith, while on the other, telling us that He has already taught us that the way to deepen our faith is living in imitation of Him.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Harmony of Spiritual Detachment & Work]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:30:00 GMT 26:56 688ee1a70bb12601f058511f false https://freshimage.org/the-harmony-of-spiritual-detachment-work/ 688ee1a70bb12601f058511f 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 24 Our readings for this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time seem to undermine the efforts of hard work. However, as Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, the emphasis on spiritual detachment in our readings for this weekend are not meant to undermine work, but instead provide directionality to our efforts.


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]]> Our readings for this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time seem to undermine the efforts of hard work. However, as Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, the emphasis on spiritual detachment in our readings for this weekend are not meant to undermine work, but instead provide directionality to our efforts.


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]]> Knowing the Voice of the Good Shepherd Knowing the Voice of the Good Shepherd Sat, 10 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT 23:28 681e22b727cd622638fcdd00 false https://freshimage.org/knowing-the-voice-of-the-good-shepherd/ 681e22b727cd622638fcdd00 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Easter-Cycle C full 3 23 On today's celebration of the 4th Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus tells us that He Is the Good Shepherd, and that His sheep hear His voice, know, and follow Him. In his reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how we can know we are hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd in a world with so many voices vying for our attention.


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]]> On today's celebration of the 4th Sunday of Easter, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus tells us that He Is the Good Shepherd, and that His sheep hear His voice, know, and follow Him. In his reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how we can know we are hearing the voice of the Good Shepherd in a world with so many voices vying for our attention.


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]]> Love Is Perfected In Mission Love Is Perfected In Mission Sat, 03 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT 27:05 681394ffcea6682986b1d573 false https://freshimage.org/love-is-perfected-in-mission/ 681394ffcea6682986b1d573 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Easter-Cycle C full 3 22 On this 3rd Sunday of Easter, we are invited to witness an intimate conversation between the Resurrected Christ and Peter, the Apostle. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this exchange teaches us that conversion always simultaneously coincides with a call to mission, and that it is by faithfully living out the mission God calls each of us to that we become the singular image of God we have each been created to be.


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]]> On this 3rd Sunday of Easter, we are invited to witness an intimate conversation between the Resurrected Christ and Peter, the Apostle. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this exchange teaches us that conversion always simultaneously coincides with a call to mission, and that it is by faithfully living out the mission God calls each of us to that we become the singular image of God we have each been created to be.


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]]> Running Towards Salvation Running Towards Salvation Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 27:47 6804338f1aabee4d3859d1ee false https://freshimage.org/running-towards-salvation/ 6804338f1aabee4d3859d1ee 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Easter Sunday full 3 21 On this glorious Easter Sunday, in response to Mary Magdalene's news that the tomb of Christ is empty, we run alongside Peter to find things just as she said. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, if we attend to what we know about Peter, in this scene we find an example of how the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity enable us to participate in Christ's Paschal Mystery so that we might rise to new life with Him today.


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]]> On this glorious Easter Sunday, in response to Mary Magdalene's news that the tomb of Christ is empty, we run alongside Peter to find things just as she said. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, if we attend to what we know about Peter, in this scene we find an example of how the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity enable us to participate in Christ's Paschal Mystery so that we might rise to new life with Him today.


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]]> Love Is Stronger Than Death Love Is Stronger Than Death Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT 26:59 68026e706aefdc1cfc056ffe false https://freshimage.org/love-is-stronger-than-death/ 68026e706aefdc1cfc056ffe 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Easter Vigil-Cycle C full 3 21 Today, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, we follow the women to the tomb to discover it is empty. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, by following these women's journey to the tomb and back to tell the Apostles the Good News, we discover that love is stronger than death and that we find our true identities as human creatures created in God's image precisely in this Love.


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]]> Today, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, we follow the women to the tomb to discover it is empty. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, by following these women's journey to the tomb and back to tell the Apostles the Good News, we discover that love is stronger than death and that we find our true identities as human creatures created in God's image precisely in this Love.


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]]> <![CDATA[Welcoming Our Savior, King, & God]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT 31:00 67f98c0dd5ed0d5b9de376f9 false https://freshimage.org/welcoming-our-savior-king-god/ 67f98c0dd5ed0d5b9de376f9 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Palm Sunday-Cycle C full 3 19 On this Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the Gospel reading proclaimed in commemoration of Our Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. As Tony explains, this most august event in Christ's life teaches us the recognizing Jesus as Our Savior and King is the only way we can enter into Holy Week properly.


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]]> On this Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses the Gospel reading proclaimed in commemoration of Our Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. As Tony explains, this most august event in Christ's life teaches us the recognizing Jesus as Our Savior and King is the only way we can enter into Holy Week properly.


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]]> Go and Sin No More Go and Sin No More Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT 23:52 67ef5ccfdd74d6439c0bd908 false https://freshimage.org/go-sin-no-more/ 67ef5ccfdd74d6439c0bd908 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday of Lent-Cycle C full 3 18 On this 5th Sunday of Lent, we witness the famous scene of the woman caught in adultery. In his reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how this scene simultaneously reminds us of the seriousness of our situation, of our need for a Savior, and the longsuffering mercy of our God.


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]]> On this 5th Sunday of Lent, we witness the famous scene of the woman caught in adultery. In his reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how this scene simultaneously reminds us of the seriousness of our situation, of our need for a Savior, and the longsuffering mercy of our God.


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]]> The Prodigal In Us All The Prodigal In Us All Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT 27:56 67e5a1b63e4472feec2b7c19 false https://freshimage.org/the-prodigal-in-us-all/ 67e5a1b63e4472feec2b7c19 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Lent-Cycle C full 3 17 On this 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Jesus tells us the wonderful parable of the Prodigal Son. In this reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how this beautiful parable speaks directly to what the Season of Lent is all about, as well as how we are to navigate it.


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]]> On this 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday, Jesus tells us the wonderful parable of the Prodigal Son. In this reflection, Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) discusses how this beautiful parable speaks directly to what the Season of Lent is all about, as well as how we are to navigate it.


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]]> Ablaze but not Consumed Ablaze but not Consumed Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT 26:20 67dceb50ec9837e25e5ebfb3 false https://freshimage.org/ablaze-but-not-consumed/ 67dceb50ec9837e25e5ebfb3 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Lent-Cycle C full 3 16 On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, together with Moses we encounter the extraordinary sight of the burning bush. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, the burning bush holds a threefold significance for us, all of which ultimately point to the fact that as human creatures we become who we have been created to be when set ablaze with the fire of God's Love.


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]]> On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, together with Moses we encounter the extraordinary sight of the burning bush. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, the burning bush holds a threefold significance for us, all of which ultimately point to the fact that as human creatures we become who we have been created to be when set ablaze with the fire of God's Love.


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]]> Transfigured in Prayer Transfigured in Prayer Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT 27:00 67d30119901b9ce97fdc8299 false https://freshimage.org/transfigured-in-prayer/ 67d30119901b9ce97fdc8299 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Lent-Cycle C full 3 15 On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we witness the Transfiguration of Jesus. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, Luke's account of this great episode Jesus' life emphasizes the importance of prayer, and the transformative power it can have when we unite our prayer to Christ's.


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]]> On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we witness the Transfiguration of Jesus. As Tony Crescio ( ⁨@anthonycrescio⁩ ) explains, Luke's account of this great episode Jesus' life emphasizes the importance of prayer, and the transformative power it can have when we unite our prayer to Christ's.


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]]> 3 Basic Temptations 3 Basic Temptations Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 29:14 67cb81f3ffae9c0f4e7d477f false https://freshimage.org/3-basic-temptations/ 67cb81f3ffae9c0f4e7d477f 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 1st Sunday of Lent-Cycle C full 3 14 On this First Sunday of Ordinary Time, we witness the threefold temptation of Jesus in the desert by Satan. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through this dramatic episode in His life, Jesus reveals to us three basic temptations experienced by every single member of the human family, and simultaneously reveals how these temptations are all overcome by turning more fully toward our Heavenly Father.


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]]> On this First Sunday of Ordinary Time, we witness the threefold temptation of Jesus in the desert by Satan. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through this dramatic episode in His life, Jesus reveals to us three basic temptations experienced by every single member of the human family, and simultaneously reveals how these temptations are all overcome by turning more fully toward our Heavenly Father.


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]]> Two Ways Two Ways Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT 24:41 67c07e9364dd90753796362e false https://freshimage.org/two-ways/ 67c07e9364dd90753796362e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 13 On this 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus invites us to reflect upon the path we are traveling in life. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, through the image of the tree and its fruit, Jesus makes clear that there is only one path to full flourishing for the human creature, the one that follows Him.


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]]> On this 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus invites us to reflect upon the path we are traveling in life. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, through the image of the tree and its fruit, Jesus makes clear that there is only one path to full flourishing for the human creature, the one that follows Him.


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]]> Merciful Like the Father Merciful Like the Father Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 25:24 67b9549119249d0c1ad68911 false https://freshimage.org/merciful-like-the-father/ 67b9549119249d0c1ad68911 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 12 Having opened His interior life to us last weekend through the Beatitudes, on this 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus now exhorts us to imitate His Heavenly Father and ours. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, Jesus' exhortation to be merciful like the Father is a call to extend the radically generous love we receive from God to others.


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]]> Having opened His interior life to us last weekend through the Beatitudes, on this 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus now exhorts us to imitate His Heavenly Father and ours. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, Jesus' exhortation to be merciful like the Father is a call to extend the radically generous love we receive from God to others.


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]]> Learning to Live Like Jesus Learning to Live Like Jesus Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 26:06 67aea063e62e3a0c14480b15 false https://freshimage.org/learning-to-live-like-jesus/ 67aea063e62e3a0c14480b15 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 11 On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are invited to listen as Jesus preaches the great Sermon on the Plain. As Tony Crescio (‪@anthonycrescio‬) explains, Jesus reveals His interior life to us in the Beatitudes so that by His grace we might live as He lives, and thereby pursue authentic and lasting human happiness.


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]]> On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are invited to listen as Jesus preaches the great Sermon on the Plain. As Tony Crescio (‪@anthonycrescio‬) explains, Jesus reveals His interior life to us in the Beatitudes so that by His grace we might live as He lives, and thereby pursue authentic and lasting human happiness.


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]]> Answering the Call Answering the Call Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT 27:31 67a56f3e403597e482e86816 false https://freshimage.org/answering-the-call/ 67a56f3e403597e482e86816 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 10 On this 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are invited to contemplate the concept of vocation through two calling stories portrayed in our readings. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, our vocations are directly connected to the completely unique image of God we have each been created to be by our loving Creator.


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]]> On this 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are invited to contemplate the concept of vocation through two calling stories portrayed in our readings. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, our vocations are directly connected to the completely unique image of God we have each been created to be by our loving Creator.


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]]> A Sacrifice to Imitate A Sacrifice to Imitate Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 23:28 679e96da1a9314ad31f14cc1 false https://freshimage.org/a-sacrifice-to-imitate/ 679e96da1a9314ad31f14cc1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Presentation of Our Lord-Cycle C full 3 9 This Sunday's celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord presents us with a dynamic portrait of sacrifice to contemplate. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in presenting Jesus in the Temple on this day, Mary exemplifies what it means to enter into the life-giving sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God and thereby experience the fullness of life for a human creature.


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]]> This Sunday's celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord presents us with a dynamic portrait of sacrifice to contemplate. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in presenting Jesus in the Temple on this day, Mary exemplifies what it means to enter into the life-giving sacrifice of the Only Begotten Son of God and thereby experience the fullness of life for a human creature.


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]]> The Good News of Freedom The Good News of Freedom Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT 26:21 67930553b43e29663ceed8cb false https://freshimage.org/the-good-news-of-freedom/ 67930553b43e29663ceed8cb 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 3 8 Our Gospel reading for this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, highlights one of the central elements for living in relationship with God, freedom. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, without freedom, no relationship can be authentic much less intimate, and it is precisely freedom for relationship with God that Christ sets us free.


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]]> Our Gospel reading for this 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, highlights one of the central elements for living in relationship with God, freedom. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, without freedom, no relationship can be authentic much less intimate, and it is precisely freedom for relationship with God that Christ sets us free.


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]]> Do Whatever He Tells You Do Whatever He Tells You Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT 23:30 6789694dc2824244c28c6e40 false https://freshimage.org/do-whatever-he-tells-you/ 6789694dc2824244c28c6e40 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle C full 3 7 On this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we witness the Miracle of the Wedding at Cana. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in this scene God manifests the type of relationship we have been created for with Him, as creatures created in his likeness.


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]]> On this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we witness the Miracle of the Wedding at Cana. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in this scene God manifests the type of relationship we have been created for with Him, as creatures created in his likeness.


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]]> A God of Solidarity A God of Solidarity Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT 29:24 6781f6e47ba57787eb0705d7 false https://freshimage.org/a-god-of-solidarity/ 6781f6e47ba57787eb0705d7 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Baptism of Our Lord full 3 6 This Sunday our celebration of the Christmas Season ends with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Baptism of Jesus simultaneously manifests the mission of the Incarnate Son, and provides a glimpse of the interior life of the Triune God. Both reveal to us a God of solidarity, Whose life we are called to imitate as creatures created in imago Dei.


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]]> This Sunday our celebration of the Christmas Season ends with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Baptism of Jesus simultaneously manifests the mission of the Incarnate Son, and provides a glimpse of the interior life of the Triune God. Both reveal to us a God of solidarity, Whose life we are called to imitate as creatures created in imago Dei.


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]]> The Adventure of Holiness The Adventure of Holiness Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:00:52 GMT 27:24 676f6796a5aeb35e7c001474 false https://freshimage.org/the-adventure-of-holiness/ 676f6796a5aeb35e7c001474 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Feast of the Holy Family-Cycle C full 3 5 On this Sunday in the Octave of Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, placing the account of the child Jesus lost and found in the temple before us for contemplation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this episode teaches us that the pursuit of holiness is an adventure in every sense of the word.


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]]> On this Sunday in the Octave of Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, placing the account of the child Jesus lost and found in the temple before us for contemplation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this episode teaches us that the pursuit of holiness is an adventure in every sense of the word.


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]]> The Greatest Gift The Greatest Gift Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:00:13 GMT 27:47 6766118325a0b820a26ee172 false https://freshimage.org/the-greatest-gift/ 6766118325a0b820a26ee172 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Advent-Cycle C full 3 4 On this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves amid the company of Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, and the in utero John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, though yet unborn, the Baptist helps teach us one of the most important and basic lessons about what it means to be a human creature.


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]]> On this Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves amid the company of Mary, her cousin Elizabeth, and the in utero John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, though yet unborn, the Baptist helps teach us one of the most important and basic lessons about what it means to be a human creature.


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]]> The Joy of Repentance The Joy of Repentance Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:00:40 GMT 21:55 675ce16e4e4fa96770a179e1 false https://freshimage.org/the-joy-of-repentance/ 675ce16e4e4fa96770a179e1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Gaudete Sunday-Cycle C full 3 3 On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, the Church summons us to rejoice! However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this call to rejoice is not unqualified. Instead, we only have reason to rejoice if we have first recognize our need for repentance.


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]]> On this Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, the Church summons us to rejoice! However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this call to rejoice is not unqualified. Instead, we only have reason to rejoice if we have first recognize our need for repentance.


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]]> Preparing for Encounter Preparing for Encounter Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:00:36 GMT 26:27 6753cca42dd88df132cb18b2 false https://freshimage.org/preparing-for-encounter/ 6753cca42dd88df132cb18b2 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Advent-Cycle C full 3 2 On this Second Sunday of Advent, St. Luke emphasizes the historical reality of the drama of salvation to us, and we meet the the forerunner of the Messiah, St. John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, in the life of St. John the Baptist we find the exemplar par excellence of preparing for an encounter with God.


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]]> On this Second Sunday of Advent, St. Luke emphasizes the historical reality of the drama of salvation to us, and we meet the the forerunner of the Messiah, St. John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, in the life of St. John the Baptist we find the exemplar par excellence of preparing for an encounter with God.


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]]> The Lord Our Justice The Lord Our Justice Sat, 30 Nov 2024 16:00:55 GMT 26:51 6748a67d5778dc44da7e1d83 false https://freshimage.org/the-lord-our-justice/ 6748a67d5778dc44da7e1d83 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 1st Sunday of Advent-Cycle C full 3 1 On this First Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that a just society requires that the people of that society live in a just relationship with God. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this is far easier said that done, as sin inhibits us from living in a just relationship with God. Thus, living in just relationship with God requires a Savior, whose arrival we prepare for this Advent Season.


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]]> On this First Sunday of Advent, we are reminded that a just society requires that the people of that society live in a just relationship with God. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this is far easier said that done, as sin inhibits us from living in a just relationship with God. Thus, living in just relationship with God requires a Savior, whose arrival we prepare for this Advent Season.


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]]> The Triumph of Love The Triumph of Love Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:00:55 GMT 25:58 673fb6881ecce96407e3f824 false https://freshimage.org/the-triumph-of-love/ 673fb6881ecce96407e3f824 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe full 2 43 This weekend's celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, closes the Season of Ordinary Time. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus' exchange with Pilate teaches us that the Kingdom of God is not spread by the worldly means of coercion and violence, but by Christian disciples living as Jesus does.


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]]> This weekend's celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, closes the Season of Ordinary Time. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus' exchange with Pilate teaches us that the Kingdom of God is not spread by the worldly means of coercion and violence, but by Christian disciples living as Jesus does.


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]]> Overcoming Spiritual Blindness Overcoming Spiritual Blindness Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:00:42 GMT 26:17 671ad562d47efd7c68ef947d false https://freshimage.org/overcoming-spiritual-blindness/ 671ad562d47efd7c68ef947d 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle B full 2 42 This Sunday we encounter Bartimaeus, the Son of Timaeus. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, by naming this man twice, St. Mark is flagging for us the importance of this episode, and what he flags is the totalizing claim made by Christianity. Namely, as human creatures, we can only see reality and navigate it rightly one way, by trusting and following the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ.


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]]> This Sunday we encounter Bartimaeus, the Son of Timaeus. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, by naming this man twice, St. Mark is flagging for us the importance of this episode, and what he flags is the totalizing claim made by Christianity. Namely, as human creatures, we can only see reality and navigate it rightly one way, by trusting and following the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ.


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]]> The Magnificence of the Christian Way of Life The Magnificence of the Christian Way of Life Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:30:51 GMT 25:25 6714561583ac9fccac0624af false https://freshimage.org/the-magnificence-of-the-christian-way-of-life/ 6714561583ac9fccac0624af 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 41 On this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus reminds us that the Christian Way of Life is truly magnificent. For, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Christian Way of Life calls every single one of the baptized to cooperate in the greatest work the world has ever witnessed, the salvation of the human family. 


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]]> On this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus reminds us that the Christian Way of Life is truly magnificent. For, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Christian Way of Life calls every single one of the baptized to cooperate in the greatest work the world has ever witnessed, the salvation of the human family. 


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]]> Pursuing the Wisdom of God Pursuing the Wisdom of God Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:00:11 GMT 26:48 67081907f7743dfe52ebc40d false https://freshimage.org/pursuing-the-wisdom-of-god/ 67081907f7743dfe52ebc40d 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time-Cycle B full 2 40 Friends, on this 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we are reminded of the totalizing nature of the Christian Way of Life. As Tony Crescio explains, in His exchange with the rich man, Jesus reminds us that living the Christian life requires the wisdom to make every decision so as to place God above all else in our lives, period. And True Wisdom is a grace, a gift of God, prompting us to pray for this very gift.


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]]> Friends, on this 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we are reminded of the totalizing nature of the Christian Way of Life. As Tony Crescio explains, in His exchange with the rich man, Jesus reminds us that living the Christian life requires the wisdom to make every decision so as to place God above all else in our lives, period. And True Wisdom is a grace, a gift of God, prompting us to pray for this very gift.


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]]> All In All In Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:30:50 GMT 23:57 66c950701ce1e04f3dc25a60 false https://freshimage.org/all-in/ 66c950701ce1e04f3dc25a60 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 39 On this 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, we arrive at the conclusion of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the way St. John the Evangelist concludes this episode clearly demonstrates that Jesus is all in when it comes to His teaching on the Eucharist. What's more, He teaches us that to live as He does requires that we do the same with the whole of our lives as Christians, a teaching St. Paul echoes in his words on Christian marriage this weekend.


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]]> On this 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, we arrive at the conclusion of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the way St. John the Evangelist concludes this episode clearly demonstrates that Jesus is all in when it comes to His teaching on the Eucharist. What's more, He teaches us that to live as He does requires that we do the same with the whole of our lives as Christians, a teaching St. Paul echoes in his words on Christian marriage this weekend.


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]]> Eating the Bread of Life Eating the Bread of Life Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:30:35 GMT 25:25 66c15fb897d5e0cc4f7e800e false https://freshimage.org/eating-the-bread-of-life/ 66c15fb897d5e0cc4f7e800e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 38 On this 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we reach the very heart of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse from chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, if examined in their original Greek, the words Jesus uses to describe the consumption of His body and blood are very clear. Yet they must be understood in their original context. When they are, we find that the Eucharist contains the mystery and meaning of life itself.


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]]> On this 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we reach the very heart of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse from chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, if examined in their original Greek, the words Jesus uses to describe the consumption of His body and blood are very clear. Yet they must be understood in their original context. When they are, we find that the Eucharist contains the mystery and meaning of life itself.


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]]> Living Bread Living Bread Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:00:22 GMT 20:20 66b4d0ad976d724bf6c98958 false https://freshimage.org/living-bread/ 66b4d0ad976d724bf6c98958 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 37 On this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we continue our journey through Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse. This Sunday we hear Jesus refer to Himself not only as the Bread of Life, but as the Living Bread that came down from heaven. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this teaches us something very profound about how we exist as creatures, and about how God intends us to begin experiencing the fullness of life here and now.


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]]> On this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we continue our journey through Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse. This Sunday we hear Jesus refer to Himself not only as the Bread of Life, but as the Living Bread that came down from heaven. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this teaches us something very profound about how we exist as creatures, and about how God intends us to begin experiencing the fullness of life here and now.


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]]> Bread From Heaven Bread From Heaven Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:00:10 GMT 23:30 66ac4e1a5019f448913fca9b false https://freshimage.org/bread-from-heaven/ 66ac4e1a5019f448913fca9b 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 36 As we begin our 4 week examination of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse from the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus allude to God's miraculous feeding of the People of Israel in the wilderness with manna. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus speaks of the manna in the desert both to affirm God's saving action on behalf of the People of Israel in the past, and in order to begin explaining to them how God will continue to work for their salvation in the future through the Eucharist, a new Bread that nourishes for eternal life.


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]]> As we begin our 4 week examination of Jesus' Bread of Life Discourse from the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus allude to God's miraculous feeding of the People of Israel in the wilderness with manna. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus speaks of the manna in the desert both to affirm God's saving action on behalf of the People of Israel in the past, and in order to begin explaining to them how God will continue to work for their salvation in the future through the Eucharist, a new Bread that nourishes for eternal life.


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]]> <![CDATA[Loaves & Fish]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:25 GMT 23:20 66a5bd3c70177ec184d49c68 false https://freshimage.org/loaves-and-fish/ 66a5bd3c70177ec184d49c68 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 35 On this 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we turn to chapter 6 of the Gospel of John for the first of several weeks. This weekend we witness Jesus' miraculous feeding of the 5,000. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this miracle sets the stage in various ways for what Jesus will teach us concerning the Eucharist in the coming weeks. This becomes more readily apparent if we reflect on the feeding of the 5,000 in light of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount as described in Matthew's Gospel.


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]]> On this 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we turn to chapter 6 of the Gospel of John for the first of several weeks. This weekend we witness Jesus' miraculous feeding of the 5,000. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this miracle sets the stage in various ways for what Jesus will teach us concerning the Eucharist in the coming weeks. This becomes more readily apparent if we reflect on the feeding of the 5,000 in light of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount as described in Matthew's Gospel.


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]]> One in Christ One in Christ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:00:37 GMT 21:57 66992931e610c36c48ac9b1a false https://freshimage.org/one-in-christ/ 66992931e610c36c48ac9b1a 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 34 On this 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, our readings remind us that throughout history, God has called human creatures to participate in His ongoing work of salvation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this was God's purpose for calling the People of Israel into covenantal relationship with Him, that they might be a sign to the world that only by living in communion with God can we truly live in peace with one another. Such is the mission of the Church today, which by its unity with Christ, is called to reconcile the world to its loving Creator.


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]]> On this 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, our readings remind us that throughout history, God has called human creatures to participate in His ongoing work of salvation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this was God's purpose for calling the People of Israel into covenantal relationship with Him, that they might be a sign to the world that only by living in communion with God can we truly live in peace with one another. Such is the mission of the Church today, which by its unity with Christ, is called to reconcile the world to its loving Creator.


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]]> Called to Mission Called to Mission Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:00:59 GMT 20:58 6690749b5d66becbc607c6a1 false https://freshimage.org/called-to-mission/ 6690749b5d66becbc607c6a1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 33 On this 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we are taught that being Christian means possessing a missional identity. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the Christian's missional identity is one shared with the Incarnate Son, Jesus Christ. Ultimately, this means that at their core, the Christian is called to structure their life so as to participate in God's ongoing work of salvation in the world, to restore all of creation to God's intended purpose of living in diverse harmony with one another through, with, and in the Son of God.


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]]> On this 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we are taught that being Christian means possessing a missional identity. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the Christian's missional identity is one shared with the Incarnate Son, Jesus Christ. Ultimately, this means that at their core, the Christian is called to structure their life so as to participate in God's ongoing work of salvation in the world, to restore all of creation to God's intended purpose of living in diverse harmony with one another through, with, and in the Son of God.


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]]> The Strength of Faith The Strength of Faith Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:00:53 GMT 22:22 6688b5109bf81dc06ad7eb77 false https://freshimage.org/the-strength-of-faith/ 6688b5109bf81dc06ad7eb77 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 32 On this 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Mark presents us with the paradox of the Incarnation by placing us in the midst of seemingly competing understandings of Who Jesus Is. As Tony Crescio (‪@anthonycrescio‬) explains, on the one hand, we know who Jesus Is because He Is one of us, He Is human. On the other, there is clearly something different about Him demonstrated by the things He does, and so it appears He comes from elsewhere. Our Second Reading from St. Paul reminds us that we draw spiritual power from trusting Jesus, having faith in Who Jesus says He Is, for then, the strength of God lives within us.


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]]> On this 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Mark presents us with the paradox of the Incarnation by placing us in the midst of seemingly competing understandings of Who Jesus Is. As Tony Crescio (‪@anthonycrescio‬) explains, on the one hand, we know who Jesus Is because He Is one of us, He Is human. On the other, there is clearly something different about Him demonstrated by the things He does, and so it appears He comes from elsewhere. Our Second Reading from St. Paul reminds us that we draw spiritual power from trusting Jesus, having faith in Who Jesus says He Is, for then, the strength of God lives within us.


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]]> A Faith That Heals A Faith That Heals Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT 24:02 6680e7e6b4551f12f45968c0 false https://freshimage.org/a-faith-that-heals/ 6680e7e6b4551f12f45968c0 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 31 On this 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mark the Evangelist further reveals Jesus' identity through two healing episodes, the healing of Jairus' daughter, and the woman suffering from hemorrhages. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, these episodes both reveal the nature of Jesus' mission to us, and what Jesus says to those He interacts with in these episodes teaches us how we ought to respond to Him and His saving work.


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]]> On this 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mark the Evangelist further reveals Jesus' identity through two healing episodes, the healing of Jairus' daughter, and the woman suffering from hemorrhages. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, these episodes both reveal the nature of Jesus' mission to us, and what Jesus says to those He interacts with in these episodes teaches us how we ought to respond to Him and His saving work.


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]]> The One Whom the Wind and Sea Obey The One Whom the Wind and Sea Obey Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:00:49 GMT 22:53 667438ad7cd9830012e3b56e false https://freshimage.org/the-one-whom-the-wind-and-sea-obey/ 667438ad7cd9830012e3b56e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 30 This Sunday we are drawn into the midst of a raging storm upon the sea with Jesus and the disciples. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this episode is a central part of Mark's Christological argument, for through it he seeks to communicate to us Who Jesus Is. In the end, Mark turns to us and challenges us with an all-important question: Who is this, Whom even the wind and sea obey?


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]]> This Sunday we are drawn into the midst of a raging storm upon the sea with Jesus and the disciples. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this episode is a central part of Mark's Christological argument, for through it he seeks to communicate to us Who Jesus Is. In the end, Mark turns to us and challenges us with an all-important question: Who is this, Whom even the wind and sea obey?


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]]> The Kingdom God Created The Kingdom God Created Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:00:07 GMT 24:15 666d160bfc8fc300128668c7 false https://freshimage.org/the-kingdom-god-created/ 666d160bfc8fc300128668c7 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 29 On this 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of God through two parabolic images. And the Divine Vision Jesus reveals to us through these images is grand indeed. For, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Kingdom of God is not a matter of belonging to this group or that, but encompasses the entire cosmos and every single creature therein.


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]]> On this 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of God through two parabolic images. And the Divine Vision Jesus reveals to us through these images is grand indeed. For, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the Kingdom of God is not a matter of belonging to this group or that, but encompasses the entire cosmos and every single creature therein.


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]]> Living as the Family of God Living as the Family of God Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:00:24 GMT 23:27 66622be0d0f391001265fe70 false https://freshimage.org/living-as-the-family-of-god/ 66622be0d0f391001265fe70 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 28 This weekend Jesus teaches us what it means to live as members of the Family of God. A first glance of this Sunday's Gospel seems as though Jesus teaches us this at the expense of His Mother, Mary. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, a careful reading shows how, in fact, Jesus points right at Mary as an example of what it means to live as part of the Family of God.


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]]> This weekend Jesus teaches us what it means to live as members of the Family of God. A first glance of this Sunday's Gospel seems as though Jesus teaches us this at the expense of His Mother, Mary. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, a careful reading shows how, in fact, Jesus points right at Mary as an example of what it means to live as part of the Family of God.


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]]> <![CDATA[Eucharist: Our Duty & Our Salvation]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:00:43 GMT 25:34 6658a764dee8240011b61521 false https://freshimage.org/eucharist-our-duty-our-salvation/ 6658a764dee8240011b61521 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Corpus Christi full 2 27 This weekend the Church celebrates the great Solemnity of Corpus Christ, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The ongoing Eucharistic Revival has emphasized the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, as it should. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this teaching will fall on deaf ears if we do not live the Eucharist we receive. Said differently, the world will believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist if we allow the Eucharist to transform us into the Real Presence of Christ in the world. To so live is both our duty and our salvation.


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]]> This weekend the Church celebrates the great Solemnity of Corpus Christ, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The ongoing Eucharistic Revival has emphasized the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, as it should. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, this teaching will fall on deaf ears if we do not live the Eucharist we receive. Said differently, the world will believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist if we allow the Eucharist to transform us into the Real Presence of Christ in the world. To so live is both our duty and our salvation.


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]]> Created For Triune Love Created For Triune Love Sat, 25 May 2024 15:00:47 GMT 26:03 664fb7330bbeab0012acbcbd false https://freshimage.org/created-for-triune-love/ 664fb7330bbeab0012acbcbd 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity full 2 26 This Sunday we celebrate the Mystery that Is Our God. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the way we can know this Mystery most deeply and intimately is by experiencing It. This is where the sacraments of the Church come in. Baptism first gives us a share in the Triune Life of Love while the Eucharist enables us to experience this Love most profoundly and grow in It, this side of eternity.


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]]> This Sunday we celebrate the Mystery that Is Our God. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the way we can know this Mystery most deeply and intimately is by experiencing It. This is where the sacraments of the Church come in. Baptism first gives us a share in the Triune Life of Love while the Eucharist enables us to experience this Love most profoundly and grow in It, this side of eternity.


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]]> Recreated by the Spirit Recreated by the Spirit Sat, 18 May 2024 15:00:16 GMT 24:36 66461790e6c7300013171d93 false https://freshimage.org/recreated-by-the-spirit/ 66461790e6c7300013171d93 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Pentecost Sunday full 2 25 As we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, we also celebrate God's ongoing work of salvation in history through the Church, the sacrament of salvation in the world. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, apart from the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit within Her, the Church would have no ability to make the saving love of Christ present to the world. But wherever Her members harmoniously cooperate with the Spirit's action within, God renews the face of the earth through the day to day life of the Church, the Body of Christ.


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]]> As we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, we also celebrate God's ongoing work of salvation in history through the Church, the sacrament of salvation in the world. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, apart from the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit within Her, the Church would have no ability to make the saving love of Christ present to the world. But wherever Her members harmoniously cooperate with the Spirit's action within, God renews the face of the earth through the day to day life of the Church, the Body of Christ.


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]]> Lift Up Your Hearts Lift Up Your Hearts Sat, 11 May 2024 15:00:29 GMT 25:37 663cd56015398a001293167c false https://freshimage.org/lift-up-your-hearts/ 663cd56015398a001293167c 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Ascension of Our Lord full 2 24 As we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord's Ascension, we are reminded that Jesus' ascent into Heaven is something that we are all meant to experience, and not just at the end of our lives or at the end of time. Rather, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, we begin participating in the Ascension of Jesus Christ here and now as members of His Body, the Church.


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]]> As we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord's Ascension, we are reminded that Jesus' ascent into Heaven is something that we are all meant to experience, and not just at the end of our lives or at the end of time. Rather, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, we begin participating in the Ascension of Jesus Christ here and now as members of His Body, the Church.


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]]> The Greatest Love The Greatest Love Sat, 04 May 2024 15:00:23 GMT 22:35 6633c2b99ddc270013aee52a false https://freshimage.org/the-greatest-love/ 6633c2b99ddc270013aee52a 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 6th Sunday of Easter full 2 23 On this 6th Sunday of Easter, Jesus commands us to do something that seems impossible, to love as God loves. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, such a command would indeed be impossible to live out and therefore futile for God to give us, had God not given us a share in the Love that He Is from all eternity, through the Paschal Mystery of the Incarnate Son.


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]]> On this 6th Sunday of Easter, Jesus commands us to do something that seems impossible, to love as God loves. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, such a command would indeed be impossible to live out and therefore futile for God to give us, had God not given us a share in the Love that He Is from all eternity, through the Paschal Mystery of the Incarnate Son.


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]]> Living as Branches on the Vine Living as Branches on the Vine Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:00:03 GMT 21:34 662a5b5b437bd70012097ae7 false https://freshimage.org/living-as-branches-on-the-vine/ 662a5b5b437bd70012097ae7 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday of Easter full 2 22 On this 5th Sunday of Easter, we are once again presented with one of the "I Am" statements of Jesus, this time "I am the true vine." As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, like the image of the Good Shepherd explored last weekend, the image of the vine teaches us something about Who Jesus Is and our relationship to Him. This time, the message is has to do with the nature of the Church.


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]]> On this 5th Sunday of Easter, we are once again presented with one of the "I Am" statements of Jesus, this time "I am the true vine." As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, like the image of the Good Shepherd explored last weekend, the image of the vine teaches us something about Who Jesus Is and our relationship to Him. This time, the message is has to do with the nature of the Church.


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]]> The Life of the Good Shepherd The Life of the Good Shepherd Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:00:30 GMT 23:18 662136c2af71a40013443a14 false https://freshimage.org/the-life-of-the-good-shepherd/ 662136c2af71a40013443a14 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Easter full 2 21 The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday, for regardless of liturgical cycle, our Gospel reveals Jesus as the Good Shepherd. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in our own time and place, the image of the Good Shepherd can be misused to distort our understanding of Who Jesus Is. But a careful examination of our Gospel for this Sunday demonstrates how by using the image of the Good Shepherd to describe Himself, Jesus reveals Himself precisely as the Incarnate Son of God Who defeats the human family's enemies of sin and death.


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]]> The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday, for regardless of liturgical cycle, our Gospel reveals Jesus as the Good Shepherd. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in our own time and place, the image of the Good Shepherd can be misused to distort our understanding of Who Jesus Is. But a careful examination of our Gospel for this Sunday demonstrates how by using the image of the Good Shepherd to describe Himself, Jesus reveals Himself precisely as the Incarnate Son of God Who defeats the human family's enemies of sin and death.


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]]> Instruments of Divine Mercy Instruments of Divine Mercy Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:00:24 GMT 23:16 6618003a3a1cb50017aca3ef false https://freshimage.org/instruments-of-divine-mercy/ 6618003a3a1cb50017aca3ef 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Easter full 2 20 Having celebrated the Feast of Divine Mercy on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, on the 3rd Sunday we are reminded that Divine Mercy continues to act down to the present day. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, God's Mercy is present and active in our world through the Church and its members, who Jesus entrusts with carrying on His mission through history. Concretely, this looks like living out the corporeal and spiritual works of mercy.


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]]> Having celebrated the Feast of Divine Mercy on the 2nd Sunday of Easter, on the 3rd Sunday we are reminded that Divine Mercy continues to act down to the present day. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, God's Mercy is present and active in our world through the Church and its members, who Jesus entrusts with carrying on His mission through history. Concretely, this looks like living out the corporeal and spiritual works of mercy.


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]]> A God Who Is Mercy A God Who Is Mercy Sat, 06 Apr 2024 15:00:24 GMT 25:10 660f512cdfaf110017156c08 false https://freshimage.org/a-god-who-is-mercy/ 660f512cdfaf110017156c08 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Divine Mercy Sunday full 2 19 In its celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church speaks to the world the message that it desperately desires to hear. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, despite the apparent self-assuredness and self-sustaining façade the world puts up, as human creatures we also betray a sense of being broken and in need of a God Who Is Goodness and Mercy. Today's celebration meets this desire of the human heart, revealing that God's Mercy and Love are inexhaustible, and desirous of expending Itself so that we might have life to the full.


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]]> In its celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church speaks to the world the message that it desperately desires to hear. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, despite the apparent self-assuredness and self-sustaining façade the world puts up, as human creatures we also betray a sense of being broken and in need of a God Who Is Goodness and Mercy. Today's celebration meets this desire of the human heart, revealing that God's Mercy and Love are inexhaustible, and desirous of expending Itself so that we might have life to the full.


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]]> Only the Beginning Only the Beginning Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:00:35 GMT 19:20 66049925f9e7460017e2c7b5 false https://freshimage.org/only-the-beginning/ 66049925f9e7460017e2c7b5 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Easter Vigil full 2 18 On this most solemn night, the Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and His triumph over our enemies of sin and death. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, while the Resurrection of Christ is the apex of the Christian Faith, it is definitely not the end of the story. Rather, as our Gospel for the Vigil teaches us, for those who bear the name of Christ, this night is only the beginning.


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]]> On this most solemn night, the Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and His triumph over our enemies of sin and death. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, while the Resurrection of Christ is the apex of the Christian Faith, it is definitely not the end of the story. Rather, as our Gospel for the Vigil teaches us, for those who bear the name of Christ, this night is only the beginning.


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]]> Divine Responsibility Divine Responsibility Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:00:44 GMT 27:08 65fc4d4a4048c5001735eb22 false https://freshimage.org/divine-responsibility/ 65fc4d4a4048c5001735eb22 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Palm Sunday full 2 17 On this Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) addresses a contemporary challenge voiced by many concerning justification. Namely, that it is God Who must justify Himself for all of the violence and evil in the world, which He is ultimately responsible for. As Tony explains, by attending to the Passion of the Son of God Incarnate, we discover a God Who not only is complete Self-Sacrificing Love, but a God Who Is Father, and Who assumes responsibility for us by reconciling us to Himself even when we had rejected Him.


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]]> On this Palm Sunday, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) addresses a contemporary challenge voiced by many concerning justification. Namely, that it is God Who must justify Himself for all of the violence and evil in the world, which He is ultimately responsible for. As Tony explains, by attending to the Passion of the Son of God Incarnate, we discover a God Who not only is complete Self-Sacrificing Love, but a God Who Is Father, and Who assumes responsibility for us by reconciling us to Himself even when we had rejected Him.


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]]> The Hour of Glory The Hour of Glory Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:00:14 GMT 24:14 65f31f153cf4df001744c019 false https://freshimage.org/the-hour-of-glory/ 65f31f153cf4df001744c019 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday of Lent full 2 16 On this 5th Sunday of Lent, we see two movements revolving around Jesus. On the one hand, we find that many are attracted to and being drawn to Him. And on the other, a group determined to do whatever it takes to stop the growth of His ministry. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it is the confluence of these two movements that prompt Jesus to speak of His hour of glory, which as bewildering as it may sound to us, refers to His Passion. What's more, it is an hour of glory that today we are all invited to participate in as children of God.


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]]> On this 5th Sunday of Lent, we see two movements revolving around Jesus. On the one hand, we find that many are attracted to and being drawn to Him. And on the other, a group determined to do whatever it takes to stop the growth of His ministry. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it is the confluence of these two movements that prompt Jesus to speak of His hour of glory, which as bewildering as it may sound to us, refers to His Passion. What's more, it is an hour of glory that today we are all invited to participate in as children of God.


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]]> The Smile of God The Smile of God Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:00:59 GMT 22:07 65e9dcceb922a8001613efc3 false https://freshimage.org/the-smile-of-god/ 65e9dcceb922a8001613efc3 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Lent full 2 15 As we arrive at the midway point in our Lenten journey on this 4th Sunday of Lent, the Church bids us rejoice, laetare! The celebration of joy amid the Lenten discipline may seem odd at first, though, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it makes all the sense in the world. For, it is precisely amid the struggle for unity with God that God reminds us of our only true cause of lasting joy, the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ. In Jesus Christ God has and continues to smile upon us, bidding us to smile upon Him in return.


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]]> As we arrive at the midway point in our Lenten journey on this 4th Sunday of Lent, the Church bids us rejoice, laetare! The celebration of joy amid the Lenten discipline may seem odd at first, though, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it makes all the sense in the world. For, it is precisely amid the struggle for unity with God that God reminds us of our only true cause of lasting joy, the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ. In Jesus Christ God has and continues to smile upon us, bidding us to smile upon Him in return.


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]]> Living in the Virtue of God Living in the Virtue of God Sat, 02 Mar 2024 16:00:34 GMT 19:34 65e0ee9bbabcda001675d1bd false https://freshimage.org/living-in-the-virtue-of-god/ 65e0ee9bbabcda001675d1bd 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Lent full 2 14 On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we are reminded of a side of Jesus not often spoken about in the cleansing of the Temple. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this episode teaches us that Jesus is not just a nice guy who wants to be our friend. Rather, as the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus desires to cleanse us of all that is not Him in us, so that He might fill us with His Divine Life. And both actions speak to where virtue fits into the Christian life.


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]]> On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we are reminded of a side of Jesus not often spoken about in the cleansing of the Temple. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this episode teaches us that Jesus is not just a nice guy who wants to be our friend. Rather, as the Son of God Incarnate, Jesus desires to cleanse us of all that is not Him in us, so that He might fill us with His Divine Life. And both actions speak to where virtue fits into the Christian life.


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]]> The Sacrifice of Faith The Sacrifice of Faith Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:00:03 GMT 20:57 65d764feefcf5f0016ba771e false https://freshimage.org/the-sacrifice-of-faith/ 65d764feefcf5f0016ba771e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Lent full 2 13 As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we are confronted by what appear to be radically different scenes from Scripture. On the one hand, we witness the terrifying Akedah, and on the other the Transfiguration of Our Lord. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the two scenes have everything to do with one another, and ultimately teach us that our transfiguration as human creatures begins with the sacrifice of faith.


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]]> As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we are confronted by what appear to be radically different scenes from Scripture. On the one hand, we witness the terrifying Akedah, and on the other the Transfiguration of Our Lord. However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, the two scenes have everything to do with one another, and ultimately teach us that our transfiguration as human creatures begins with the sacrifice of faith.


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]]> 40 Days in the Desert 40 Days in the Desert Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:00:50 GMT 24:07 65ce427336a9cf00178e12fa false https://freshimage.org/40-days-in-the-desert/ 65ce427336a9cf00178e12fa 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 1st Sunday of Lent full 2 12 As we enter into the Season of Lent, the Church calls us to a participatory imitation of Christ's 40 day experience in the desert. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, God desires for these 40 days in the desert to be a period of training for us, so that we might arrive at the empty tomb on Easter Sunday filled with new life, and reinvigorated for mission.


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]]> As we enter into the Season of Lent, the Church calls us to a participatory imitation of Christ's 40 day experience in the desert. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, God desires for these 40 days in the desert to be a period of training for us, so that we might arrive at the empty tomb on Easter Sunday filled with new life, and reinvigorated for mission.


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]]> The Imitation Game The Imitation Game Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:00:07 GMT 20:02 65c51ba21d03750017d9f41e false https://freshimage.org/the-imitation-game/ 65c51ba21d03750017d9f41e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 6th Sunday in Ordinary Tim full 2 11 On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Paul calls us to be imitators of him as he is an imitator of Christ. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, by doing so, Paul is drawing from the ethics of the ancient world, which placed imitation at the core of moral education. However, for St. Paul, authentic imitation of Christ entails not the simple mechanical replication of action, but participation in the life of the Savior.


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]]> On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Paul calls us to be imitators of him as he is an imitator of Christ. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, by doing so, Paul is drawing from the ethics of the ancient world, which placed imitation at the core of moral education. However, for St. Paul, authentic imitation of Christ entails not the simple mechanical replication of action, but participation in the life of the Savior.


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]]> The God Who Heals The God Who Heals Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:00:13 GMT 22:45 65bc3a912400b500166d9eea false https://freshimage.org/the-god-who-heals/ 65bc3a912400b500166d9eea 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 10 This weekend, as we celebrate the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we confront one of the most difficult realities of human life, suffering. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, our readings for this weekend teach us six important points concerning human suffering, the most important being that our God rejects the suffering of His creatures and will one day bring all suffering to an end. 


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]]> This weekend, as we celebrate the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we confront one of the most difficult realities of human life, suffering. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, our readings for this weekend teach us six important points concerning human suffering, the most important being that our God rejects the suffering of His creatures and will one day bring all suffering to an end. 


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]]> Called to Live Prophetically Called to Live Prophetically Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:00:38 GMT 22:17 65b2ae753be20a001688e354 false https://freshimage.org/called-to-live-prophetically/ 65b2ae753be20a001688e354 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 9 On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Church teaches us more about what it means to live out our created missional identities. In our first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses tells the People of Israel that God will raise up a prophet like him in the future. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, these words simultaneously speak of the Prophetic Tradition of Israel, foretell of the coming Messiah, and also of those to Whom He gives a share in His life through the Sacrament of Baptism. Accordingly, we are called to live prophetic lives. To do so requires a great deal of courage in our own time and place, but also provides the opportunity to make God's merciful love known and present in our world.


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]]> On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Church teaches us more about what it means to live out our created missional identities. In our first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses tells the People of Israel that God will raise up a prophet like him in the future. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, these words simultaneously speak of the Prophetic Tradition of Israel, foretell of the coming Messiah, and also of those to Whom He gives a share in His life through the Sacrament of Baptism. Accordingly, we are called to live prophetic lives. To do so requires a great deal of courage in our own time and place, but also provides the opportunity to make God's merciful love known and present in our world.


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]]> I Have My Mission I Have My Mission Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:00:22 GMT 22:08 65a8858f18c47600166bac69 false https://freshimage.org/i-have-my-mission/ 65a8858f18c47600166bac69 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 8 Friends, on this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we continue to learn more about what it means to live as a human creature. Specifically, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, in our readings this Sunday, we discover that our identities have been given to us together with an accompanying mission that God has entrusted uniquely to each of us. This is seen in the first instance in the fact that Jesus calls the Apostles by name, just as He continues to do with each and every single one of us.


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]]> Friends, on this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we continue to learn more about what it means to live as a human creature. Specifically, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, in our readings this Sunday, we discover that our identities have been given to us together with an accompanying mission that God has entrusted uniquely to each of us. This is seen in the first instance in the fact that Jesus calls the Apostles by name, just as He continues to do with each and every single one of us.


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]]> You Are Not Your Own You Are Not Your Own Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:00:17 GMT 20:45 65a084da96da960017611c55 false https://freshimage.org/you-are-not-your-own/ 65a084da96da960017611c55 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 2 7 On this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses two very difficult but essential spiritual lessons that this weekend's readings teach us, both of which are radically countercultural message. The first is, as St. Paul tells us in his First Letter to the Corinthians, we are not our own. The second follows from the first, when we live apart from God, our lives go to pieces.


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]]> On this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) discusses two very difficult but essential spiritual lessons that this weekend's readings teach us, both of which are radically countercultural message. The first is, as St. Paul tells us in his First Letter to the Corinthians, we are not our own. The second follows from the first, when we live apart from God, our lives go to pieces.


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]]> Shining with the Radiance of a King Shining with the Radiance of a King Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:00:06 GMT 17:41 659756be6b389800161f0964 false https://freshimage.org/shining-with-the-radiance-of-a-king/ 659756be6b389800161f0964 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Feast of Epiphany full 2 6 The celebration of Epiphany is, in many ways, a celebration of the fulfillment of God’s promise to the nation of Israel. “Epiphany” literally means manifestation. In this case, what is referred to is God’s manifestation to the Gentiles (i.e., any non-Jewish people). However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this manifestation is not a simple showing or a declaration of existence. Instead, what is being manifested is the reality that as the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, has not only come to bring salvation to the Jewish people, but for the whole human family, Jew and Gentile alike. 


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]]> The celebration of Epiphany is, in many ways, a celebration of the fulfillment of God’s promise to the nation of Israel. “Epiphany” literally means manifestation. In this case, what is referred to is God’s manifestation to the Gentiles (i.e., any non-Jewish people). However, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, this manifestation is not a simple showing or a declaration of existence. Instead, what is being manifested is the reality that as the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, has not only come to bring salvation to the Jewish people, but for the whole human family, Jew and Gentile alike. 


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]]> Understanding Christmas Through Mary Understanding Christmas Through Mary Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:00:25 GMT 17:26 658dc03462b0bd0016aa27ee false https://freshimage.org/understanding-christmas-through-mary/ 658dc03462b0bd0016aa27ee 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God full 2 5 Today concludes the celebration of the Octave of Christmas, and properly speaking, marks the midway point of the celebration of the Incarnation that began on Christmas Eve and that will not conclude until with the Feast of the Lord’s Baptism. We might find it strange, then, that the Church places the Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary at the center point of the Christmas Season. After all, aren’t we celebrating the birth of Christ? The answer is, absolutely. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, far from distracting from the celebration of Christ’s birth, today’s celebration in a very unique and clear way reminds us of just whose birth we are celebrating.


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]]> Today concludes the celebration of the Octave of Christmas, and properly speaking, marks the midway point of the celebration of the Incarnation that began on Christmas Eve and that will not conclude until with the Feast of the Lord’s Baptism. We might find it strange, then, that the Church places the Solemnity of the Motherhood of Mary at the center point of the Christmas Season. After all, aren’t we celebrating the birth of Christ? The answer is, absolutely. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, far from distracting from the celebration of Christ’s birth, today’s celebration in a very unique and clear way reminds us of just whose birth we are celebrating.


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]]> A Dwelling Place for God A Dwelling Place for God Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:00:47 GMT 23:33 65864bc36e4cd80017846196 false https://freshimage.org/a-dwelling-place-for-god/ 65864bc36e4cd80017846196 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 4th Sunday of Advent full 2 4 We have arrived at the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, and this Sunday we see God's plan for the human family fully revealed in the Annunciation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, it is in Mary that God's purpose for the Incarnation of the Son comes to light. God desires not simply to be close to the human family, but to dwell within them and thereby make all things new.


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]]> We have arrived at the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent, and this Sunday we see God's plan for the human family fully revealed in the Annunciation. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, it is in Mary that God's purpose for the Incarnation of the Son comes to light. God desires not simply to be close to the human family, but to dwell within them and thereby make all things new.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Baptist's Lesson-Pt. 2]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:00:17 GMT 20:30 657baf3d7a6eb70016ccdcbf false https://freshimage.org/the-baptists-lesson-part-2/ 657baf3d7a6eb70016ccdcbf 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 3rd Sunday of Advent full 2 3 On this Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church calls us to rejoice! As last Sunday, we are presented with the figure of St. John the Baptist in our Gospel. Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) suggests that this is entirely appropriate, for St. John the Baptist is not only the forerunner and herald of the long-awaited Messiah, he is also the perfect exemplar of Christian Joy.


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]]> On this Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church calls us to rejoice! As last Sunday, we are presented with the figure of St. John the Baptist in our Gospel. Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) suggests that this is entirely appropriate, for St. John the Baptist is not only the forerunner and herald of the long-awaited Messiah, he is also the perfect exemplar of Christian Joy.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Baptist's Lesson-Pt. 1]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:00:53 GMT 21:08 6572890b5d887700120f1b15 false https://freshimage.org/the-baptists-lesson-part-1/ 6572890b5d887700120f1b15 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 2nd Sunday of Advent full 2 2 On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear a shocking message and meet a no less shocking figure. The first is made by St. Mark the Evangelist and the second is St. John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, when taken together, the two teach us what the Season of Advent is all about, and how we are to live this Season as it is meant to be lived.


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]]> On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear a shocking message and meet a no less shocking figure. The first is made by St. Mark the Evangelist and the second is St. John the Baptist. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, when taken together, the two teach us what the Season of Advent is all about, and how we are to live this Season as it is meant to be lived.


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]]> Watch! Watch! Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:00:12 GMT 19:46 656a78c561088c001229680d false https://freshimage.org/watch/ 656a78c561088c001229680d 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 First Sunday of Advent full 2 1 This Sunday marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the life of the Church, and the First Sunday of Advent. And today, Jesus has a stark warning for us, "Watch!" But what exactly is Jesus telling us to watch for? As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus is teaching us to be on the watch for His Advent, His arrival, which can be understood in three discrete ways. The rest of the readings, then, explain to us how it is that we ought to remain watchful and prepare for Jesus' arrival.


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]]> This Sunday marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the life of the Church, and the First Sunday of Advent. And today, Jesus has a stark warning for us, "Watch!" But what exactly is Jesus telling us to watch for? As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Jesus is teaching us to be on the watch for His Advent, His arrival, which can be understood in three discrete ways. The rest of the readings, then, explain to us how it is that we ought to remain watchful and prepare for Jesus' arrival.


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]]> Embodying the Kingdom of God Embodying the Kingdom of God Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:00:16 GMT 17:32 65602ad7254b68001123cbb6 false https://freshimage.org/embodying-the-kingdom-of-god/ 65602ad7254b68001123cbb6 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe full 1 34 Today's celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe serves as a focal point on the horizon of the Christian life, reminding us of the end toward which we travel through life. And, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it also provides us with a message of hope, assuring us that despite the chaos and turmoil we experience this side of eternity, one day Christ's reign of peace and happiness will come definitively. Until then, Christians are called to hand over their lives entirely to Christ the King, and thereby make His Kingdom known and present to the world here and now.


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]]> Today's celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe serves as a focal point on the horizon of the Christian life, reminding us of the end toward which we travel through life. And, as Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, it also provides us with a message of hope, assuring us that despite the chaos and turmoil we experience this side of eternity, one day Christ's reign of peace and happiness will come definitively. Until then, Christians are called to hand over their lives entirely to Christ the King, and thereby make His Kingdom known and present to the world here and now.


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]]> Investing Our Talents Investing Our Talents Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:00:27 GMT 16:08 6556a967b9f31f0011494a6b false https://freshimage.org/investing-our-talents-2/ 6556a967b9f31f0011494a6b 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 33 On this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us a key spiritual lesson concerning our love for Christ through the parable of the talents. In effect, this parable poses a question to us, have we worked diligently to provide a good return to God on His investment of love in us? Are we eager to show Him the results? As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, our answer to this question tells us a great deal about where we stand in the spiritual life, are we working hard to ascend the mountain of the Lord, or are we just going through the motions?


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]]> On this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us a key spiritual lesson concerning our love for Christ through the parable of the talents. In effect, this parable poses a question to us, have we worked diligently to provide a good return to God on His investment of love in us? Are we eager to show Him the results? As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, our answer to this question tells us a great deal about where we stand in the spiritual life, are we working hard to ascend the mountain of the Lord, or are we just going through the motions?


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]]> Traveling by the Light of Virtue Traveling by the Light of Virtue Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:00:30 GMT 16:30 654da6b0af4b3f0012088706 false https://freshimage.org/traveling-by-the-light-of-virtue/ 654da6b0af4b3f0012088706 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 32 On this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus teaches us through the parable of the ten virgins. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through this imagery, Jesus is teaching us the importance of keeping our lives lit with His Divine Life as we make our way through this life in the valley of the shadow of death. In this, Jesus is calling us to participatory imitating in His Life, Who alone is the True Light which shines in the darkness.


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]]> On this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus teaches us through the parable of the ten virgins. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through this imagery, Jesus is teaching us the importance of keeping our lives lit with His Divine Life as we make our way through this life in the valley of the shadow of death. In this, Jesus is calling us to participatory imitating in His Life, Who alone is the True Light which shines in the darkness.


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]]> The Greatness of Humility The Greatness of Humility Sat, 04 Nov 2023 15:00:25 GMT 23:44 6545b4c3e5c88f0013a436f4 false https://freshimage.org/the-greatness-of-humility/ 6545b4c3e5c88f0013a436f4 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 31 On this 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus denouncing the scribes and Pharisees and warning His disciples about following their example. As Tony Crescio explains, Jesus' criticism isn't so much about the conduct of the scribes and Pharisees as it is about their motivation. At bottom, Jesus is teaching us that we have been made to be glorified by glorifying God, and that the way to do so is enabled by the virtue of humility. 


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]]> On this 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus denouncing the scribes and Pharisees and warning His disciples about following their example. As Tony Crescio explains, Jesus' criticism isn't so much about the conduct of the scribes and Pharisees as it is about their motivation. At bottom, Jesus is teaching us that we have been made to be glorified by glorifying God, and that the way to do so is enabled by the virtue of humility. 


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]]> Learning to Love Like God Learning to Love Like God Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:00:29 GMT 23:32 653c61a904ed950012a252a1 false https://freshimage.org/learning-to-love-like-god/ 653c61a904ed950012a252a1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 30 On this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus proclaim the greatest commandment, that we are to love God with our whole heart, soul and mind. This is something we hear often, and the fact that we do can tend to undermine its radicality. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in the greatest commandment, Jesus is teaching us the greatest lesson on human life, one that gives unspeakable and irrevocable dignity to the human creature.


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]]> On this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus proclaim the greatest commandment, that we are to love God with our whole heart, soul and mind. This is something we hear often, and the fact that we do can tend to undermine its radicality. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in the greatest commandment, Jesus is teaching us the greatest lesson on human life, one that gives unspeakable and irrevocable dignity to the human creature.


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]]> Giving God His Due Giving God His Due Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:00:10 GMT 21:02 65307d88e700940012f93223 false https://freshimage.org/giving-god-his-due/ 65307d88e700940012f93223 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 29 This weekend, Jesus turns a would-be trap by those who oppose Him into a deep spiritual lesson on the nature of human life. Taking a look at a denarius which bore the image of the Roman Emperor, Jesus says, "repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God." As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, with this simple line Jesus teaches us what has always been, but is especially so in our own time and place, the most radical teaching of Christianity. Namely, all that we are and have as human creatures is owed to God.


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]]> This weekend, Jesus turns a would-be trap by those who oppose Him into a deep spiritual lesson on the nature of human life. Taking a look at a denarius which bore the image of the Roman Emperor, Jesus says, "repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God." As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, with this simple line Jesus teaches us what has always been, but is especially so in our own time and place, the most radical teaching of Christianity. Namely, all that we are and have as human creatures is owed to God.


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]]> The Wedding Feast of the Kingdom The Wedding Feast of the Kingdom Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:34 GMT 20:29 65288cf3b774f70011b03312 false https://freshimage.org/the-wedding-feast-of-the-kingdom/ 65288cf3b774f70011b03312 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 28 On this Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus continues to teach us about the Kingdom of God through parables, this time through the parable of the wedding feast. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through the analogical imagery of food and marriage, Jesus reveals to us that from the very first moment of salvation history, God desired to reunite Himself to the human family through the Son. This reunion is likened to a wedding feast because just as a marriage requires two sharing one life, so too does our salvation require sharing in and living the life of the Lamb.


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]]> On this Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus continues to teach us about the Kingdom of God through parables, this time through the parable of the wedding feast. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, through the analogical imagery of food and marriage, Jesus reveals to us that from the very first moment of salvation history, God desired to reunite Himself to the human family through the Son. This reunion is likened to a wedding feast because just as a marriage requires two sharing one life, so too does our salvation require sharing in and living the life of the Lamb.


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]]> <![CDATA[The Divine Gardener & The Grand Inquisitor]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:52 GMT 25:45 651f77f7093465001047616f false https://freshimage.org/the-divine-gardener-the-grand-inquisitor/ 651f77f7093465001047616f 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 27 On this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us through the parable of the tenants from the 21st chapter of Matthew's Gospel. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in doing so, Jesus gets right to the heart of a profound mystery regarding our relationship with God. While we, as creatures, do not have it within our power to choose God for ourselves we do have the ability to reject Him, and sometimes in terrifying ways, as Dostoyevsky's Grand Inquisitor makes plain to us.


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]]> On this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us through the parable of the tenants from the 21st chapter of Matthew's Gospel. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in doing so, Jesus gets right to the heart of a profound mystery regarding our relationship with God. While we, as creatures, do not have it within our power to choose God for ourselves we do have the ability to reject Him, and sometimes in terrifying ways, as Dostoyevsky's Grand Inquisitor makes plain to us.


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]]> Faith Must Be Lived Faith Must Be Lived Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:00:40 GMT 24:12 6514e86635c0e30011a50a33 false https://freshimage.org/faith-must-be-lived/ 6514e86635c0e30011a50a33 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 26 This Sunday, Jesus impresses upon us the importance of living out our faith through the parable of the two sons. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) discusses in light of the Gospel and our first reading from the Book of Ezekiel, this means that we must be continually converted away from the mentality of the age and toward that of Christ. The question then becomes, how to we live with the mentality of Christ. To get at this, Tony examines the second reading from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, which includes the ancient and beautiful Christ Hymn.


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]]> This Sunday, Jesus impresses upon us the importance of living out our faith through the parable of the two sons. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) discusses in light of the Gospel and our first reading from the Book of Ezekiel, this means that we must be continually converted away from the mentality of the age and toward that of Christ. The question then becomes, how to we live with the mentality of Christ. To get at this, Tony examines the second reading from St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, which includes the ancient and beautiful Christ Hymn.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's Never Too Late]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:00:37 GMT 23:55 650ba8f77f06eb0011d85697 false https://freshimage.org/its-never-too-late/ 650ba8f77f06eb0011d85697 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 25 On this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us the parable of the landowner calling laborers into his vineyard to work. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains in his reflection, with this parable, Jesus reveals something to us both about our God and our cooperation in His salvation of us. We are taught that our God relentlessly pursues the human creature in love, and that it is never too late to go to work with God's grace in our lives.


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]]> On this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us the parable of the landowner calling laborers into his vineyard to work. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains in his reflection, with this parable, Jesus reveals something to us both about our God and our cooperation in His salvation of us. We are taught that our God relentlessly pursues the human creature in love, and that it is never too late to go to work with God's grace in our lives.


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]]> Divine Tolerance Divine Tolerance Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:00:37 GMT 23:19 6503b6d348094300111988b9 false https://freshimage.org/divine-tolerance/ 6503b6d348094300111988b9 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 24 Tolerance is a word we hear regularly thrown about in the public square, and often elevated as a supreme virtue. But we hardly ever hear about what tolerance is, and ironically, the would-be champions of tolerance are often some of the most exclusionary people of society. In today's Gospel for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us what authentic tolerance looks like. And, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains if we attend carefully to what Jesus says to us today, we find that authentic tolerance is ultimately imitation of Divine Love carried out by the virtues of humility, patience, and justice.


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]]> Tolerance is a word we hear regularly thrown about in the public square, and often elevated as a supreme virtue. But we hardly ever hear about what tolerance is, and ironically, the would-be champions of tolerance are often some of the most exclusionary people of society. In today's Gospel for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us what authentic tolerance looks like. And, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains if we attend carefully to what Jesus says to us today, we find that authentic tolerance is ultimately imitation of Divine Love carried out by the virtues of humility, patience, and justice.


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]]> Whisked Along in Love Whisked Along in Love Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:00:29 GMT 19:46 64f9207aaa4e5a0011edd7fd false https://freshimage.org/whisked-along-in-love/ 64f9207aaa4e5a0011edd7fd 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 23 Among the spiritual works of mercy is the admonishing of sinners. Though not a work of mercy many of us would choose to carry out, it is precisely the work Jesus calls us to in the Gospel this Sunday. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in addition to providing us with step by step instruction as to how to go about this work of mercy, the readings for this weekend teach us what virtues are necessary to develop if we are to carry out this work in harmony with God's will.


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]]> Among the spiritual works of mercy is the admonishing of sinners. Though not a work of mercy many of us would choose to carry out, it is precisely the work Jesus calls us to in the Gospel this Sunday. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, in addition to providing us with step by step instruction as to how to go about this work of mercy, the readings for this weekend teach us what virtues are necessary to develop if we are to carry out this work in harmony with God's will.


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]]> The Finest Quality of the Human Family The Finest Quality of the Human Family Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:00:19 GMT 19:24 64f13a7b19942d0012fb1d66 false https://freshimage.org/the-finest-quality-of-the-human-family/ 64f13a7b19942d0012fb1d66 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 22 On this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us a very difficult spiritual lesson in his rebuke of St. Peter. The only way to grow in holiness is to die to our false selves, the selves that we have created, so that we might rise as the unique image of God our loving Creator has created each of us to be. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, above all, this means doing away with the vice of pride, and cultivating the virtue of humility with the help of God's grace. By doing so, we leverage our ability to change for the good and become ever more perfect reflections of the life of God here and now.


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]]> On this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us a very difficult spiritual lesson in his rebuke of St. Peter. The only way to grow in holiness is to die to our false selves, the selves that we have created, so that we might rise as the unique image of God our loving Creator has created each of us to be. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, above all, this means doing away with the vice of pride, and cultivating the virtue of humility with the help of God's grace. By doing so, we leverage our ability to change for the good and become ever more perfect reflections of the life of God here and now.


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]]> Restoring Unity Restoring Unity Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:00:48 GMT 18:27 64e7f49e41e6ea0011dc1942 false https://freshimage.org/restoring-unity/ 64e7f49e41e6ea0011dc1942 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 21 This Sunday we witness St. Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. This famous passage is often at the heart of interdenominational debates surrounding papal primacy. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains in his reflection for this weekend, there is also something more fundamental about human identity being revealed to us in this scene. That ultimately, the identity of the human creature is only found in unity with its loving Creator.


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]]> This Sunday we witness St. Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. This famous passage is often at the heart of interdenominational debates surrounding papal primacy. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains in his reflection for this weekend, there is also something more fundamental about human identity being revealed to us in this scene. That ultimately, the identity of the human creature is only found in unity with its loving Creator.


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]]> <![CDATA[Praying for God's Justice]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:00:58 GMT 20:00 64dd7bed6bf6aa00111186a0 false https://freshimage.org/praying-for-gods-justice/ 64dd7bed6bf6aa00111186a0 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 20 In the Gospel for this 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear of Jesus' encounter with a Canaanite woman, who comes to plead with Jesus on behalf of her daughter who is possessed by a demon. In his reflection, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains that there is a twofold lesson in this episode, one having to do with the life of prayer and the other dealing with authentic inclusivity. In the end, what we discover is that both prayer and inclusivity must be based on the virtues of humility and justice, which deal with reality as it is in all of its messiness.


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]]> In the Gospel for this 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear of Jesus' encounter with a Canaanite woman, who comes to plead with Jesus on behalf of her daughter who is possessed by a demon. In his reflection, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains that there is a twofold lesson in this episode, one having to do with the life of prayer and the other dealing with authentic inclusivity. In the end, what we discover is that both prayer and inclusivity must be based on the virtues of humility and justice, which deal with reality as it is in all of its messiness.


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]]> An Attentive Love An Attentive Love Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:00:08 GMT 18:12 64d58fa1d1f5e30011da10f2 false https://freshimage.org/an-attentive-love/ 64d58fa1d1f5e30011da10f2 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 19 In his reflection for this 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) discusses the episode of Jesus walking on water to the disciples in the middle of the stormy sea in light of the Prophet Elijah's encounter with God on Mount Horeb. As Tony explains, when we read these episodes in light of one another, the message God speaks to us today is one of His attentive and relentless love for the human creature.


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]]> In his reflection for this 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) discusses the episode of Jesus walking on water to the disciples in the middle of the stormy sea in light of the Prophet Elijah's encounter with God on Mount Horeb. As Tony explains, when we read these episodes in light of one another, the message God speaks to us today is one of His attentive and relentless love for the human creature.


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]]> Transfigured on the Mountain Transfigured on the Mountain Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:27 GMT 18:59 64cad7e28ba9f40011f07328 false https://freshimage.org/transfigured-on-the-mountain/ 64cad7e28ba9f40011f07328 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord full 1 18 This Sunday we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, what we see taking place in the life of Christ on the mountain of the Transfiguration is what God intends for each of us to experience as members of Christ's Body, the Church. But how do we know if this transfiguration is taking place? Tony suggests that reflecting upon one's life in light of the Beatitudes is a good place to start.


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]]> This Sunday we celebrate the Transfiguration of the Lord. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, what we see taking place in the life of Christ on the mountain of the Transfiguration is what God intends for each of us to experience as members of Christ's Body, the Church. But how do we know if this transfiguration is taking place? Tony suggests that reflecting upon one's life in light of the Beatitudes is a good place to start.


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]]> A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 3 A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 3 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:00:44 GMT 19:24 64c14d87495c9f001191f31b false https://freshimage.org/a-kingdom-of-beauty-part-3/ 64c14d87495c9f001191f31b 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 17 In the Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us once again about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, three parables we hear this Sunday speak to the absolute priority God must have in our lives and how to live daily life accordingly. Far from living a life of flight from the world, today's parables call us to live a life of virtue in loving service to God by loving our neighbor.


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]]> In the Gospel for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus teaches us once again about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, three parables we hear this Sunday speak to the absolute priority God must have in our lives and how to live daily life accordingly. Far from living a life of flight from the world, today's parables call us to live a life of virtue in loving service to God by loving our neighbor.


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]]> A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 2 A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 2 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:00:26 GMT 18:14 64b95b1cc23a7500111c1771 false https://freshimage.org/a-kingdom-of-beauty-part-2/ 64b95b1cc23a7500111c1771 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 16 This Sunday Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of Heaven through three distinct parables. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the parables Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom are analogical in nature. This does not mean that they are not true, but rather that none of them in and of themselves can capture the reality of the Kingdom in its fullness. The three parables we hear today, Tony suggests, can be understood as describing different moments in the life of the Kingdom, its current state, its end state, and its mission in the time between.


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]]> This Sunday Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom of Heaven through three distinct parables. As Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, the parables Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom are analogical in nature. This does not mean that they are not true, but rather that none of them in and of themselves can capture the reality of the Kingdom in its fullness. The three parables we hear today, Tony suggests, can be understood as describing different moments in the life of the Kingdom, its current state, its end state, and its mission in the time between.


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]]> A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 1 A Kingdom of Beauty-Pt. 1 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:00:11 GMT 16:44 64af3537321f1f0011b6d262 false https://freshimage.org/a-kingdom-of-beauty-part-1/ 64af3537321f1f0011b6d262 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 15 On this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus' parable of the sower and the seeds. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, each of Jesus' parables teaches us something about the nature of the reality in which we live through the use of images. And this image in particular both speaks to us of the great mercy of God, and that if we are to live life to its fullest, we must be receptive to His Word.


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]]> On this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus' parable of the sower and the seeds. As Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) explains, each of Jesus' parables teaches us something about the nature of the reality in which we live through the use of images. And this image in particular both speaks to us of the great mercy of God, and that if we are to live life to its fullest, we must be receptive to His Word.


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]]> Living in the Real World Living in the Real World Sat, 08 Jul 2023 15:00:23 GMT 18:45 64a72993b2b4fb001106610a false https://freshimage.org/living-in-the-real-world/ 64a72993b2b4fb001106610a 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 14 In our Gospel reading for this Sunday, Jesus calls us to be meek and humble. These are two virtues sorely missing from our society today. And, as Tony Crescio explains, when they are, the result is a narrow imagination. This narrow imagination prevents us from seeing the beauty of human life and leads us to moves us to claim the role of God for ourselves. In contrast, when we possess the virtues of humility and meekness we are able to see the beauty of our world as created by our loving God, and live once again live in the real world.


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]]> In our Gospel reading for this Sunday, Jesus calls us to be meek and humble. These are two virtues sorely missing from our society today. And, as Tony Crescio explains, when they are, the result is a narrow imagination. This narrow imagination prevents us from seeing the beauty of human life and leads us to moves us to claim the role of God for ourselves. In contrast, when we possess the virtues of humility and meekness we are able to see the beauty of our world as created by our loving God, and live once again live in the real world.


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]]> A Living Organism A Living Organism Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:00:24 GMT 18:47 649daadd87e70200111a3673 false https://freshimage.org/a-living-organism/ 649daadd87e70200111a3673 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 13 In his reflection for this Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio reflects on what Jesus tells us today about what our love for Him must be like in light of what it means to live as a member of the Church. To do this, Tony discusses St. Paul's teaching of the Church as the Body of Christ. While what this means may be difficult to understand, when we take the time to do so, it becomes clear why Jesus teaches us today that whoever receives the one He sends, receives Him. 


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]]> In his reflection for this Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio reflects on what Jesus tells us today about what our love for Him must be like in light of what it means to live as a member of the Church. To do this, Tony discusses St. Paul's teaching of the Church as the Body of Christ. While what this means may be difficult to understand, when we take the time to do so, it becomes clear why Jesus teaches us today that whoever receives the one He sends, receives Him. 


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]]> Not So Ordinary Time Not So Ordinary Time Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:00:06 GMT 17:39 64947500726e710011235d3a false https://freshimage.org/not-so-ordinary-time/ 64947500726e710011235d3a 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 12 In his reflection for this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio reminds us that in our pilgrimage with God this side of eternity, there is no such thing as what we normally would think of as ordinary time. Tony explains this in light of our first reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. Therein, we find an individual totally committed to God and to living out His Word, regardless of the difficulty or personal cost, because of love for God. 


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]]> In his reflection for this 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tony Crescio reminds us that in our pilgrimage with God this side of eternity, there is no such thing as what we normally would think of as ordinary time. Tony explains this in light of our first reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. Therein, we find an individual totally committed to God and to living out His Word, regardless of the difficulty or personal cost, because of love for God. 


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]]> Sent by Name Sent by Name Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:00:34 GMT 20:20 648b42cd4abad20011131a69 false https://freshimage.org/sent-by-name/ 648b42cd4abad20011131a69 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time full 1 11 On this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus calling His twelve disciples. As Tony Crescio explains in his reflection, there is deep significance to the calling of the twelve on both communal and individual levels. On one level, the twelve symbolize the ongoing work of God's redemption of the human family, and on another, the fact that Jesus calls the disciples by name indicates the uniqueness of each and every single human person. Ultimately, the calling of the twelve reveals to us that not only is our individual identity fulfilled in relationship with Christ, but that our completely unique identity comes with a unique mission.


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]]> On this Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus calling His twelve disciples. As Tony Crescio explains in his reflection, there is deep significance to the calling of the twelve on both communal and individual levels. On one level, the twelve symbolize the ongoing work of God's redemption of the human family, and on another, the fact that Jesus calls the disciples by name indicates the uniqueness of each and every single human person. Ultimately, the calling of the twelve reveals to us that not only is our individual identity fulfilled in relationship with Christ, but that our completely unique identity comes with a unique mission.


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]]> Eucharistic Imagination Eucharistic Imagination Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT 17:34 6481fcbe1afaa20011e1fb30 false https://freshimage.org/eucharistic-imagination/ 6481fcbe1afaa20011e1fb30 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of Corpus Christi full 1 10 In his reflection for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) examines Jesus' teaching in the Bread of Life Discourse in light of the manna provided by God for the People of Israel in the Book of Exodus. This reading makes two things clear. First, the Eucharist is indeed the new manna, and second, the effect Jesus says the Eucharist has upon the one who receives it leaves no room for doubt concerning the reality of His Presence within this most central sacrament of the Church's life.


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]]> In his reflection for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) examines Jesus' teaching in the Bread of Life Discourse in light of the manna provided by God for the People of Israel in the Book of Exodus. This reading makes two things clear. First, the Eucharist is indeed the new manna, and second, the effect Jesus says the Eucharist has upon the one who receives it leaves no room for doubt concerning the reality of His Presence within this most central sacrament of the Church's life.


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]]> The Mystery of Divine Love The Mystery of Divine Love Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:00:14 GMT 19:54 6478d69cc08769001168fd57 false https://freshimage.org/the-mystery-of-divine-love/ 6478d69cc08769001168fd57 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity full 1 9 On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Tony Crescio discusses one of two central doctrines of Christianity, doctrine of the Trinity. As Tony explains, discussion of the Trinity requires that we keep in mind that God is ultimately mystery, and therefore whatever is said about God falls far short of Who God Is in Godself. Nevertheless, because God has chosen to reveal Himself to us out of love for us, there is much to be said about Him, which Tony discusses in light of our readings for this weekend.


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]]> On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Tony Crescio discusses one of two central doctrines of Christianity, doctrine of the Trinity. As Tony explains, discussion of the Trinity requires that we keep in mind that God is ultimately mystery, and therefore whatever is said about God falls far short of Who God Is in Godself. Nevertheless, because God has chosen to reveal Himself to us out of love for us, there is much to be said about Him, which Tony discusses in light of our readings for this weekend.


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]]> The Fire of Love The Fire of Love Sat, 27 May 2023 15:00:31 GMT 18:19 646f943a58889f0011b82df2 false https://freshimage.org/the-fire-of-love/ 646f943a58889f0011b82df2 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Pentecost Sunday full 1 8 In his reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) reflects on the episode of the descent of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in light of the Old Testament accounts of creation and the Tower of Babel episode in the Book of Genesis. As Tony explains, when these episodes of salvation history are brought into conversation with one another, the very basics of spiritual physics come to light. Sin is revealed as a perverse imitation of God that causes division, while the grace of the Holy Spirit enables us to live lives of Divine Love and become agents of forgiveness and healing in the world, so that the human family might be united in one diverse body as God intended from the beginning.


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]]> In his reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Tony Crescio (@anthonycrescio) reflects on the episode of the descent of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles in light of the Old Testament accounts of creation and the Tower of Babel episode in the Book of Genesis. As Tony explains, when these episodes of salvation history are brought into conversation with one another, the very basics of spiritual physics come to light. Sin is revealed as a perverse imitation of God that causes division, while the grace of the Holy Spirit enables us to live lives of Divine Love and become agents of forgiveness and healing in the world, so that the human family might be united in one diverse body as God intended from the beginning.


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]]> A Higher Level of Existence A Higher Level of Existence Sat, 20 May 2023 15:00:50 GMT 19:18 646662a10c4d6b00122abfaf false https://freshimage.org/a-higher-level-of-existence/ 646662a10c4d6b00122abfaf 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 The Ascension of Our Lord full 1 7 Tony Crescio sheds light on how we are to enter into and participate in Jesus' Ascension beginning here and now and thereby live at a higher level of existence. 

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]]> Living the Law of Love Living the Law of Love Sat, 13 May 2023 15:00:20 GMT 17:52 645d39331a339e0011b5adcf false https://freshimage.org/living-the-law-of-love/ 645d39331a339e0011b5adcf 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Sixth Sunday of Easter full 1 6 In our Gospel for this Sixth Sunday of Easter, Jesus says to us, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15). Such words may sound to postmodern ears as coercive language. However, as Tony Crescio ( @anthonycrescio ) explains, Christians should hear in these words a call to live the rules of the Heavenly Father's House. In other words, it is by living the commandments that we learn to enter into the eternal Trinitarian dynamics of Love here and now.


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Music by Bjorn Lynne


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]]> Through Him, With Him, and In Him Through Him, With Him, and In Him Sat, 06 May 2023 15:00:27 GMT 17:17 645424ff7ef10f00114fd0be false https://freshimage.org/through-him-with-him-and-in-him/ 645424ff7ef10f00114fd0be 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Fifth Sunday of Easter full 1 5 In his reflection for this Fifth Sunday of Easter, Tony Crescio reflects on the meaning of Jesus telling us that He is going to prepare the way for us in His Father's House in light of the Cross of Christ. As Tony explains, this reading reveals the way prepared by Christ and the eternal life wherein those who follow Him shall dwell eternally. In the end, both are lived only through, with, and in the self-sacrificing love of the Incarnate Son, Jesus Christ.


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]]> In his reflection for this Fifth Sunday of Easter, Tony Crescio reflects on the meaning of Jesus telling us that He is going to prepare the way for us in His Father's House in light of the Cross of Christ. As Tony explains, this reading reveals the way prepared by Christ and the eternal life wherein those who follow Him shall dwell eternally. In the end, both are lived only through, with, and in the self-sacrificing love of the Incarnate Son, Jesus Christ.


Music by Bjorn Lynne


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And now you can listen to our Sunday Gospel Reflections wherever you listen to podcasts, including Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, and iHeart Radio. Just search for FRESHImage Sunday Gospel Reflections and follow.

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]]> Entering Through the Gate Entering Through the Gate Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:00:46 GMT 17:07 644b0e9cadac0f00106c5620 false https://freshimage.org/entering-through-the-gate/ 644b0e9cadac0f00106c5620 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Fourth Sunday of Easter full 1 4

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]]> Walking East Walking East Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:06:23 GMT 20:13 644b0dff54032a00117a6324 false https://freshimage.org/walking-east/ 644b0dff54032a00117a6324 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Third Sunday of Easter full 1 3

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]]> The Wounds of Love The Wounds of Love Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:03:17 GMT 17:40 644b0d451f57a400111a98d1 false https://freshimage.org/the-wounds-of-love/ 644b0d451f57a400111a98d1 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Divine Mercy Sunday full 1 2

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]]> A Life of Alleluia A Life of Alleluia Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:43:12 GMT 19:08 644b0890a024a800116e8c1e false https://freshimage.org/a-life-of-alleluia/ 644b0890a024a800116e8c1e 644b0775d734fa00111ea077 Easter Sunday full 1 1

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