This week’s Spirit tells us the story of Father Tolton, the first African-American priest. It also touches on a time in American history when slavery existed and racism flourished. Unfortunately, despite the outlawing of slavery as well as the civil rights movement of the ’60s, recent events have shown that racism is still part of […]
Music and the Gospel: “Amerika,” Wintersleep Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 6.1-8; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 “Simon put out his nets and caught so many fish that the nets began to break.” (Luke 5.6) Peter fishes all night without success. A miraculous catch of fish follows the next day in response to Jesus’ charge to put out into the deep water. The
Gospel Reflection for February 7, 2016, 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 13.4-13; Luke 4.21-30 “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4.21) These words begin Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Luke’s gospel. In last Sunday’s gospel Jesus read a passage from Isaiah that describes a prophet whom the Spirit anoints and appoints to bring good news to the
Gospel Reflection for January 31, 2016, 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Not everyone has two (or even one) loving parents, access to a better education, or a comfortable home. It’s important to see other people with eyes of compassion. it’s important to be a message of hope and encouragement even when people face very rough times. We’re all climbing our own personal mountains. It never hurts
Music and the Gospel: “Mountain At My Gates,” Foals Read More »
Sunday Readings: Nehemiah 8.2-4, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12.12-30; Luke 1.1-4, 4.14-21 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; God has anointed and sent me to proclaim good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty for captives, sight for the blind, release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord.” (Luke
Gospel Reflection for January 24, 2016, 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
The Syrian refugee crisis and migrant stories at our own borders have pushed immigration issues into our news and politics. Poverty, displacement, and lack of opportunity push people to seek better ways to provide for themselves and their families. Refugees and immigrants are often isolated for long periods of time from the people they love.
Music and the Gospel: “Oasis,” A Great Big World Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 62.1-5; 1 Corinthians 12.4-11; John 2.1-11 “His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever Jesus tells you.’ Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding 20 or 30 gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’” (John 2.5-7) The wedding setting in
Gospel Reflection for January 17, 2016, 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
In high school people start to branch out from their groups of friends and often pair up. It’s a time to develop a sense of who you are and who you are with a significant other. Spirit discusses relationships this week, what it takes to create a strong and healthy relationship, and (eventually) a strong
Music and the Gospel: “Better Place,” Rachel Platten Read More »