Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 18.25-28; Philippians 2.1-11; Matthew 21.28-32 The priests and elders asked Jesus, “By what authority are you doing these things?” Jesus did not answer directly but said, “What do you think of this case? A man had two children. He came to the first and told him, “Son, go out and work in […]
Gospel Reflection for October 1, 2023 – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 55.6-9; Philippians 1.20-24, 27; Matthew 20.1-16 Jesus told his disciples a parable about a householder who hired additional workers at nine, noon, three, and five o’clock. At the end of the day, the householder told the manager to pay the workers beginning with the last and then going to the first. When those hired
Gospel Reflection for September 24, 2023 – 25th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
May I,together with all beings,enjoy a refreshed senseof kindness in mind,joyfulness of heart,and an expansiveness of being. Amen.
Sunday Readings: Sirach 27.30—28.7, Romans 14.7-9, Matthew 18.21-35 Peter came and asked Jesus this question. “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy times seven” (Matthew 18.21). Then Jesus tells a parable. A king forgives
Gospel Reflection for September 17, 2023 – 24th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 33.7-9, Romans 13.8-10, Matthew 18.15-20 “If another member of the church, a brother or sister, sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained him or her. But if you are not listened to, take one
Gospel Reflection for September 10, 2023 – 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
God, be in my head and in my understanding.God, be in my eyes and in my looking.God, be in my mouth and in my speaking.God, be in my heart and in my loving.God, be at my end and in my departing.I am seeking you. Be with me. Amen.
Fruitful Lives in God The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace. Blessed Mother Teresa
Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face. Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see. Jesse Manibusan
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 20.7-9; Romans 12.1-2; Matthew 16.21-27 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter took Jesus aside and began
September 3, 2023 – 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Holy Spirit, help me stay in touch with your presence in my life. Inspire me to reach out to others, to work for justice, and to live as a witness of your love. I pray with a thankful heart. Amen.