Scripture Readings: Acts 1.111; Ephesians 1.17-23; Luke 24.46-53 Jesus spoke to his disciples, saying, Thus it is written that the messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance and forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these […]
Gospel Reflection for May 29, 2022 – Feast of the Ascension Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 15.1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23; John 14.23-29 These things I have told you while I am still with you. The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and help you remember all that I told you. Peace I leave to you. My peace
Gospel Reflection for May 22, 2022 – 6th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 14.21-27; Revelation 21.1-5; John 13.31-35 After Judas went out, Jesus began to speak“Now is the Son of Man glorified,and God is glorified in him.If God has been glorified in him,God will, in turn, glorify him soon.Children, I am with you only a little longer.A new commandment I give you: love one another.As
Gospel Reflection for May 15, 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 13.14,43-52; Revelation 7.9, 14-17; John 10.27-30 JESUS: My sheep hear my voice.I know them, and they follow me.I give them eternal life,and they shall never perish.No one shall snatch them out of my hand.My Father, who has given them to me,is greater than all. No one can snatch themfrom the Father’s hand.The Father and
Gospel Reflection for May 8, 2022 – 4th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 5.12-16; Revelation1.9-11, 12-13, 17-19; John 20.19-31 On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood before them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had
Gospel Reflection for April 24, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 10.34, 37-43; Colossians 3.1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5.6-8; John 20.1-9, (10-18) Mary Magdalene stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb. She saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the
Gospel Reflection for April 17, 2022 – Easter Sunday Read More »
Joshua 5.9, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5.17-21; Luke 15.1-3, 11-32 “Child, you are with me always, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice! This brother of yours was dead and lives again. He was lost and is found” (Luke 15.31-32). Which son is lost? The one who cuts his family
March 27, 2022 – 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Throughout our lives we make many decisions. Some are no-brainers. Some are difficult and scary, even painful and heartbreaking. Spirit follows the inner workings of one young woman’s thought process as she weighs her options, her conscience, and the advice of those around her to make the best choice possible for all involved. The song “Light
Music and the Gospel: “Light On,” Maggie Rogers, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Exodus 3.1-8, 13-15, 1 Corinthians 10.1-6, 10-12, Luke 13.1-9 Jesus spoke this parable. A man had a fig tree that had been planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it but found none. He said to the gardener: “Look here! For three years now I have come looking for figs on
Gospel Reflection for March 20, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Making mistakes is a part of growing up. Sometimes we learn the hard way that our actions have consequences and affect not only ourselves but also those around us. Not studying for a test may result in a low grade, staying up too late may lead to oversleeping in the morning, inattentive driving can lead
Music and the Gospel: “Second Chances,” Imagine Dragons, 3rd Sunday of Lent Read More »