Elizabeth gave birth to a son and announced his name was John. Since that was not a family name, people questioned her decision. They asked her husband, Zechariah, who has been mute since he failed to believe God’s promise of a son. “Zechariah asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, ‘His name is John.’ They […]
Gospel Reflection for June 24, Birth of St. John the Baptist Read More »
Jesus said, “With what can we compare the reign of God, or what image will help to present it? It is like a mustard seed, which when planted in the soil, is the smallest of all seeds on earth; yet once it is sown, springs up to become the largest of shrubs with branches big
Gospel Reflection for June 17, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” Luke 14.25 The outpouring of Jesus’ life in his suffering and death is the cup he blesses at the Passover meal, the cup he pledges
Gospel Reflection for June 10, 2012, Body and Blood of Christ Read More »
A guest post from Claire Bischoff This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, which is celebrated the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is an unusual feast, as it is one of the few feasts of the church year that celebrates a reality or doctrine rather than an important person or event in the history of the Church. Trinity Sunday
Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28.19 Christians follow Jesus’ example in naming God in intimate, relational terms. As baptized Christians, we follow Jesus in calling God Father; we claim kinship with God,
Gospel Reflection for June 3, 2012, Trinity Sunday Read More »
Jesus said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them. If you retain the sins of any they are retained. John 20.21-23 In this gospel, the whole community of believers receives peace and the power to forgive. If the community graciously shares the peace and forgiveness Jesus bestows
Gospel Reflection for May 27, 2012, Pentecost Sunday Read More »
A guest post from Ellie Roscher There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.
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A guest post from Claire Bischoff Recently, a wise woman pointed out to me that while Catholics tend to spend a lot of time and energy thinking about the season of Lent, we often celebrate Easter Sunday and then forget that we are in the midst of the longest special liturgical season of the church
A guest post from Ellie Roscher Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing. And Miriam sang to them: “Sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously; horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.” Exodus 15:
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A guest post from Ellie Roscher Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the