Sunday Readings: Sirach 35.12-14,16-18; 2 Timothy 4.6-8,16-18; Luke 18.9-14 Jesus told this parable to his disciples. Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed these things concerning himself—”I give you thanks, O God, that I am not like other people— […]
Gospel Reflection for October 23, 2022 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
In Flannel Graph’s “Five Foot Three,” the singer reflects on her lack of material wealth. She knows the only gift she can give her loved one is the gift of her authentic self. Is the singer merely self-deprecating, or is her humility something deeper? According to St. Teresa of Avila, “to be humble is to
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Sunday Readings: 2 Kings 14-17 2 Timothy 2.8-13 Luke 17.11-19 On their way the lepers found they were cleansed. One of them seeing that he had been healed, turned back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell at Jesus’ feet, thanking him. This man was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, “Weren’t ten cleansed? Where are
Gospel Reflection for October 9, 2022 – 28th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Habakkuk 1.2-3; 2.2-4 2 Timothy 1.6-8,13-14 Luke 17.5-10 His disciples said to Jesus, “Increase our faith, Lord.” Jesus answered, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this sycamore tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,” and it would obey you.” Luke groups four wise Christian
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Sunday Readings: Amos 6.1,4-7, 1 Timothy 6.11-16, Luke 16.19-31 Jesus told his friends a story about a beggar and a rich man. Once there was a rich man who dressed in royal purple and fine linen. He ate splendidly every day. At the rich man’s gate lay a beggar, a man named Lazarus, who was
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Sunday Readings: Amos 8.4-7, 1 Timothy 2.1-8, Luke 16.1-13 A wealthy man had a business manager. He heard reports that the manager was embezzling, so he called the manager in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? Give me your account books and get out—you’re fired!” The business manager thought this over to himself.
Gospel Reflection for September 18, 2022 -25th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Wisdom 9.13-18; Philomen 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14.25-33 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned to them. “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, spouse and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even life itself, cannot be my follower. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be
Gospel Reflection for September 4, 2022 – 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Sirach 3.17-18, 20, 28-29, Hebrews 12.18-19, 22-24, Luke 14.1, 7-14 Jesus spoke to the leader of the Pharisees who had invited him to the meal. “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors. They may invite you in return,
Gospel Reflection for August 28, 2022 – 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 66.18-21, Hebrews 12.5-7, 11-13, Luke 13.22-30 Jesus went through one town and village after another, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. A person asked him this question. “Teacher, will only a few be saved?” Jesus replied, “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter
Gospel Reflection for August 21, 2022 – 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 38.4-6,8-10; Hebrews 12.1-4; Luke 12.49-53 Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace
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