This song wants us to look behind the mirrors at our real selves. It wants us to question why we try so hard to be somebody else. We all feel out of place at times, especially in high school. In these moments of self-criticism and waning confidence, it can be good to remember that God […]
Music and the Gospel: “Try,” Colbie Caillat Read More »
God within us guides and inspires us, accompanies us in exciting times and difficult ones. This week, SPIRIT explores how a young woman, 16 and pregnant, makes a difficult decision about the baby with her boyfriend and family. In the gospel Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law, who begins to serve him as the first woman disciple.
Music and the Gospel: “Hopeless Wanderer,” Mumford and Sons Read More »
Sunday Readings: Job 7.1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22-23; Mark 1.29-39 As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Now Peter’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her at once. Jesus took her by the hand and lifted
Gospel Reflection for February 8, 2015, 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 18.15-20; 1 Corinthians 7.32-35; Mark 1.21-28 Just then there was in the synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us?” (Mark 1.23-24) All of us have the work of discerning the spirits that
Gospel Reflection for February 1, 2015, 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
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 »