Jesus tells a parable about a man who plants a fig tree in his orchard but finds no fruit after three years. The man tells the gardener to cut it down. The gardener said, “Sir, leave it one more year while I hoe around it and manure it. Perhaps then it will bear figs. If […]
Gospel Reflection for March 3, 3rd Sunday in Lent Read More »
Gospel Reflection for March 3, 3rd Sunday of Lent: In Sunday’s gospel parable Jesus teaches his followers both to be more forgiving and to ask for forgiveness when they make a mistake. The gardener in the parable gives the fig tree one more chance to bear fruit, but it can be much harder to give
Current Music & The Gospel: “Second Chance,” Tristan Prettyman Read More »
In the gospel for the 1st Sunday of Lent the Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, where he duels with the devil. The Spirit fills Mary, Elizabeth, Zachariah, and Simeon before descending upon Jesus at his baptism and leading him into the desert. All these activities culminate in Jesus’ first preaching, his inaugural address
Gospel Reflection for Lent: How does the Holy Spirit work in our world? Read More »
Gospel Reflection for February 24, 2nd Sunday of Lent: When Jesus’ friends follow him up the mountain to pray, they are able to see his true self. By spending time with Jesus in prayer, we too can get to know who Jesus truly is. Even though life can be very busy, this time spent with
Current Music and the Gospel: “I Will Wait,” Mumford and Sons Read More »
The devil had been tempting Jesus in the desert. Jesus said, “Scripture says, ‘You shall not put the Holy One your God to the test.’” Luke 4.9 In their theological duel Jesus and his antagonist express two very different interpretations of the role and mission of the messiah. The devil tempts Jesus to display his
Gospel Reflection for February 17, 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
Gospel Reflection for February 17, 1st Sunday of Lent: Carrie Underwood’s song “Good Girl” is about how tempting even a bad relationship can be. In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus faces his own temptations at the hands of the devil. The temptations we face are different for each person, but the resolve to remain strong is
Current Music and the Gospel: “Good Girl,” Carrie Underwood Read More »
Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people instead of fish.” Luke 5.10 The miraculous catch of fish in Sunday’s gospel moves Peter to a confusing response, “Leave me Lord. I am a sinful man.” Why should someone tell a teacher to leave when he or she
Gospel Reflection for February 10, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
http://youtu.be/t1afcOHxIsk “Make the World Move,” Christina Aguilera, featuring Cee Lo Green, Lotus, RCA Gospel Reflection for February 10, 2013, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: By listening to Jesus in Sunday’s gospel, Simon unexpectedly nets a good catch of fish where he had found none before. When Jesus calls his friends to follow him, they leave
Current Music and the Gospel: “Make the World Move,” Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green Read More »
“Titanium,” David Guetta, feat. Sia Gospel reflection for February 3, 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: People often rejected Jesus during his life and ministry, even those close to him, even his hometown folks. For speaking the truth of who he is – the prophet God has anointed to bring good news to the poor –
Current Music and the Gospel: “Titanium,” David Guetta feat. Sia Read More »
“Try,” Pink, The Truth About Love, RCA Gospel Reflection for January 27, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday’s gospel takes us to the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, speaking and teaching in the synagogues of Galilee. When Jesus identifies himself as the anointed one of God, he proclaims his role as bringing justice to the
Current Music and the Gospel: “Try,” Pink Read More »