Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 17.10-16; Hebrews 9.24-28; Mark 12.38-44 Jesus sat opposite the treasury and noticed one poor widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a penny each. Jesus called his disciples, saying to them, “I want you to observe that this poor widow gave more to the treasury than all […]
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
O Risen Christ You breathe your Holy Spirit on us and you tell us: “Peace be Yours.” Opening ourselves to your peace – letting it penetrate the harsh and rocky grounds of our hearts means preparing ourselves to be bearers of reconciliation wherever you may place us. But you know that at times we are
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 31.7-9, Hebrews 5.1-6, Mark 10.46-52 People in the crowd heard the blind man shouting to Jesus. “Get up,” they told him, “Jesus is calling you.” Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus, who said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Teacher, I want
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Wisdom 7.7-11; Hebrews 4.12-13; Mark 10.17-27 The rich young man said to Jesus, “Ever since I was a child, I have obeyed all these commandments.” Jesus looked at him and loved him, and said to him, “You need to do only one thing more. Go and sell what you have and give to the
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 28th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 2.18-24; Hebrews 2.9-11; Mark 10.2-4, 6-9, 12 Some Pharisees came up to Jesus and asked him a question as a test. “Tell us, does the Law allow a husband to divorce his wife?” Jesus said to them, “What law did Moses give you?” The Pharisees replied, “Moses gave permission for a husband
Gospel Reflection for October 6, 2024 – 27th Ordinary Time Read More »
Today I pray for the gift of an open heart. Loving God, let me not drift into rash judgments and criticisms. Give me you long view of life. Let me rejoice in the good and hope for change in the less good. Today I will practice an open heart towards these beloved children of yours
O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted on us. Remember the fruits we have borne, thanks to this suffering — our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart
Blessed are we who live in Holy Mystery,who trust the one who impels our being-all-we-can-be.May we be like trees planted near water,rooted in streams that never run dry,so that our leaves stay green in heatand bear fruit in drought. Jeremiah 17.7-8
All you who are thirsty, come to the waters; even though you have no money, come! You who have no money, come; receive grain and eat. Come without paying, without cost; drink wine and milk. Why spend money on what is not bread, your wages on what fails to satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and
Sunday Readings: Numbers 11.25-29; James 5.1-6; Mark 9.38-48 John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” Jesus said, “Do not stop him. No one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to
Gospel Reflection for September 29, 2024 – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »