Painful emotions can throw off our sense of self and purpose. Some of us face the challenge, slowly adjust, and move on. Painful experiences push us to grow, expand what we are capable of, and strengthen how we handle things. The song “Walk Me Home” is about moving through a tough time (either by embracing […]
Music and the Gospel: “Walk Me Home,” Pink, 2nd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18, Philippians 3.17—4.1, Luke 9.28-3 Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white. Two men were talking with him — Moses and Elijah. Appearing in glory, they spoke of his exodus which he was
Gospel Reflection for March 13, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Lent Read More »
What Tempts Us? At Sunday Eucharist today we hear the story of Jesus’ temptations. We share with you a video reflection by Sister Joan. Enjoy it. Pass it on to a friend. Our prayers are with you. Please remember us in yours.
Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 26.4-10; Romans 10.8-13; Luke 4.1-13 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days, where he was tempted by the devil. During that time Jesus ate nothing, and by the end he was hungry.” – Luke 4.1-2 In their
Gospel Reflection for March 6, 2022 – 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Sirach 27.4-7; 1 Corinthians 15.54-58; Luke 6.39-45 Why do you see a splinter in your neighbor’s eye but not notice the beam in your own? How can you say to your neighbor, “Let me take the splinter out of your eye” when you yourself do not see the beam in your own? Hypocrite, first,
Gospel Reflection for February 27, 2022 – 8th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 17.5-8; 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20; Luke 6.17, 20-26 Jesus stood on a level place where a crowd of his disciples and a large crowd of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coast of Tyre and Sidon were gathered. Raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said, “Blessed are you poor because yours
Gospel Reflection for February 13, 2022 – 6th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
The love of a beloved family member or friend often anchors our lives in ways we don’t see. A loss can change family dynamics and how we see ourselves. When we lose someone we love, it rocks our world and its stability. It can be hard when other people are sympathetic and more polite than
Music and the Gospel: “Blue Wings,” Wild Nothing Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 6.1-8; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 Simon and all who were with him were absolutely amazed at all the fish they had caught and so were his partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people instead
Gospel Reflection for February 6, 2022 – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Food in the fridge, money in our bank accounts, security of a home, and the loving protection of our family and friends—these easily make us forget that not everyone has stable home and family environments, education, or financial resources. Jesus aims to free people from poverty and reach out to all his mission. We can
Music and the Gospel: “Swan Song,” Dua Lipa – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Currently, immigration is a major part of our news headlines and politics. Poverty, violence, war, displacement, no work—all can force people to move. These conditions separate many refugees and immigrants from families and friends for long periods of time. They have to navigate cultures, laws, and languages that they don’t know. They start anew in
Music and the Gospel: “You Belong,” Francesca Battistelli Read More »