This coming Sunday is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, One key phrase that has importance for this Sunday’s gospel is: “in my name.” It doesn’t take much to assert that “the Word of God came to me…” It was a problem in the Old Testament where several individuals claimed to be prophets or were regarded as prophets by others, but they were not truly commissioned by God. These false prophets often spoke messages that were contrary to God’s will or led people astray. Here are a few examples: Continue reading →