In Sunday’s Gospel the Spirit leads Jesus into the desert where he fasts, prays, and chooses his path. The devil offers temptations to show off magical powers—turn stones to bread and test if angels catch him if he jumps off the temple. Jesus chooses the path of keeping the commandment to worship and follow God […]
Music and the Gospel: “Keep On,” Sasha Sloan, 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Leviticus 19.1-2,17-18; 1 Corinthians 3.16-23; Matthew 5.38-48 Jesus said to his disciples, “You have heard it said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. If anyone strikes you on the right check, turn the other also; and if anyone
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, February 19, 2023 – 7th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Sirach 15.15-20, 1 Corinthians 2.6-10, Matthew 5.17-37 Jesus taught his disciples about the law, saying, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill them (Matthew 5.17). In Sunday’s gospel Jesus urges his followers to live more than the commandments not
Gospel Reflection for February 12, 2023 – 6th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 58.7-10 1 Corinthians 2.1-5 Matthew 5.13-16 Jesus continues speaking to his disciples. “You are the salt of the earth, but what if salt loses its flavor? How can you restore its flavor? Then it is no good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the
Gospel Reflection for February 5, 2023 – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Zephaniah 2.3, 3.12-13; 1 Corinthians 1.26-31; Matthew 5.1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the mountainside. After he sat down, his disciples gathered around him, and Jesus began to teach them. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the sorrowing, for they shall be consoled. Blessed are those
Gospel Reflection for January 29, 2023 – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 8.23—9.3; 1 Corinthians 1.10-13,17; Matthew 4.12-23 As Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon known as Peter, and his brother, Andrew, who were casting a net into the sea. They fished for a living. Jesus said to them “Come, follow me. I want you to gather people into your
Gospel Reflection for January 22, 2023 – 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
SPIRIT explores service and ways to put our faith into action this week It isn’t easy to see the poverty around us if we are not living in it. People living without what they need don’t want us to see what is happening. Most of us, especially young people our own age, want to help
Music and the Gospel: “Higher Love, ” Kygo, ft. Whitney Houston Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 49.3,5-6 1 Corinthians 1.1-3 John 1.29-34 John the Baptist caught sight of Jesus and said, “Look there. The Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.”…John also gave this testimony, “I saw the Spirit descend like a dove from the sky, and come to rest on him. But, as
Gospel Reflection for January 15, 2023 – 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
SPIRIT this week explores ways the Holy Spirit moves in us—in our failures and regrets as well as our gold stars and friendships. Sometimes we sense the Spirit stirring during quiet contemplation. The Spirit risks new friendships with us or pushes to give our best to a challenge. Sia’s song “The Greatest” is all about
Music and the Gospel: “The Greatest,” Sia Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 60.1-6; Ephesians 3.2-3, 5-6; Matthew 2.1-12 After their audience with the Herod, the magi set out. The star went ahead of them until it came to a standstill over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house, found the child with Mary, his
Gospel Reflection for January 8, 2023 – Epiphany Read More »