Choosing and doing what we know is right can be hard. We may be afraid that we will make others angry, that we will lose our popularity, or that we will lose our friends. We can trust though that God is always standing with us as we listen to the voice within guiding us to […]
Music and the Gospel: “Brave,” Sara Bareilles Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jonah 3.1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7.29-31; Mark 1.14-20 Jesus saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” (Mark 1.16-17) Mark writes the first gospel to call a new generation to faith in
Gospel Reflection for January 25, 2015, 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Read More »
Have you ever been on what felt like a never-ending road trip? Maybe you were restless to know your destination, return home, or stretch your legs. In our faith journeys we can feel similarly: we want to know God’s plan, we wonder how we will fit in our church community, or earthly distractions bogged down.
Music and the Gospel: “Ready Set Go,” Royal Tailor, feat. Capital Kings Read More »
Sunday Readings: 1 Samuel 3.3-10,19; 1 Corinthians 6.13-15,17-20; John 1.35-42 John the Baptist points out Jesus to two of his disciples, Andrew and another. They follow Jesus, who turns, sees them, and ask what they are looking for. Andrew said to him, “Teacher, where are you staying?” Jesus said to them, “Come and see.”
Gospel Reflection for January 18, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Read More »
In the Gospels Jesus continually poses questions to his followers. This Sunday he asks the ever-important question: What do you seek? As you reflect on this question and how God is calling you to follow the way of Christ, do not become preoccupied with the details. Instead, allow that little spark of faith to transform
Music and the Gospel: “Start A Fire,” Unspoken Read More »
This is the beginning of a new year. In Sunday’s gospel we hear about the baptism of Jesus, a beginning for him. Set aside time this week to think about your own baptism, which you won’t recall if you were an infant! What do you know about it? Think of ways you can renew that
Music and the Gospel: “Made New,” Lincoln Brewster; Baptism of the Lord Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 55.1-11; 1 John 5.1-9; Mark 1.7-11 “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.” Mark 7.11 Mark’s gospel, the first to be written, begins with Jesus the adult, God’s beloved Son and servant, one with the Father and Spirit. Baptized Christians share Jesus’ identity. We are God’s beloved, whom
Gospel Reflection for January 11, 2015, Baptism of the Lord Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 60.1-6; Ephesians 3.2-3,5-6; Matthew 2.1-12 “The star which they had observed at its rising went ahead of them until it came to a standstill over the place where the child was.” Matthew 2.9 Matthew’s stories of Jesus’ birth don’t mention the manger, the swaddling clothes, the shepherds, or angels singing in the
Gospel Reflection for January 4, 2015, Epiphany Read More »
Christmas Readings: Isaiah 9.1-6; Titus 2.11-14; Luke 2.1-20 “The angel said, ‘You have nothing to fear. I bring you good news, a great joy to be shared by the whole people. For this day in David’s city a savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. Let this be a sign to
Gospel Reflection for December 25, 2014, Christmas/Holy Family Read More »
Sunday Readings: 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8-12, 14-16; Romans 16.25-27; Luke 1.26-38 “The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph of the house of David. The girl’s name was Mary.” Luke 1.26-27 In Mary, the Most High will overshadow and dwell
Gospel Reflection for December 21, 2014, 4th Sunday of Advent Read More »