Sunday Readings: Daniel 7.13-14; Revelation 1.5-8; John 18.33-37 Pilate, the Roman governor, summoned Jesus again and asked him, “So, then, are you a king?” Jesus answered, “It is you who say I am a king? The reason I was born, the reason why I came into the world, is to testify to the truth. Anyone […]
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Feast of Christ the King Read More »
Every tree, every growing thing as it grows, says this truth: You harvest what you sow. With life as short as a half-taken breath, don’t plant anything but love. Jelaluddin Rumi
Great God,give us the kind of faith in youthat was the mainstay of those before uswho followed you fromGalilee to Jerusalem doing good,raising the dead to lifeand singing alleluia all the way.God of Conscience,God of Couragegive us whatever grace we needto work for the comingof the reign of Godnow, here and always. Amen. Joan Chittister,
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