Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 26.4-10; Romans 10.8-13; Luke 4.1-13 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days, where he was tempted by the devil. During that time Jesus ate nothing, and by the end he was hungry.” – Luke 4.1-2 In their […]
Gospel Reflection for March 6, 2022 – 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Sirach 27.4-7; 1 Corinthians 15.54-58; Luke 6.39-45 Why do you see a splinter in your neighbor’s eye but not notice the beam in your own? How can you say to your neighbor, “Let me take the splinter out of your eye” when you yourself do not see the beam in your own? Hypocrite, first,
Gospel Reflection for February 27, 2022 – 8th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Jesus tells us “…Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you and pray for those who insult you.” Jesus values compassion towards all, from our family and friends, to those we consider enemies, to those we know nothing about at all. In the case of people who hurt
Music and the Gospel: “Closer To Your Heart,” Kari Jobe Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 17.5-8; 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20; Luke 6.17, 20-26 Jesus stood on a level place where a crowd of his disciples and a large crowd of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coast of Tyre and Sidon were gathered. Raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said, “Blessed are you poor because yours
Gospel Reflection for February 13, 2022 – 6th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
The love of a beloved family member or friend often anchors our lives in ways we don’t see. A loss can change family dynamics and how we see ourselves. When we lose someone we love, it rocks our world and its stability. It can be hard when other people are sympathetic and more polite than
Music and the Gospel: “Blue Wings,” Wild Nothing Read More »
This week’s SPIRIT tells us the story of Father Tolton, the first African-American priest, whose dedicated ministry wore him out too young. Racism and white privilege persist—Jim Crow laws, current incarceration levels, the death of too many young African Americans. Black Lives Matter. Accepting all who are different from us challenges us every day. Father
Music and the Gospel: “Better Than Today,” Rhys Lewis Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 6.1-8; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 Simon and all who were with him were absolutely amazed at all the fish they had caught and so were his partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people instead
Gospel Reflection for February 6, 2022 – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 13.4-13, Luke 4.21-30 After reading a passage from the prophet Isaiah in his hometown synagogue, Jesus sat down and began to speak. “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” All who were present spoke favorably of him; they marveled at the appealing discourse which came from his
Gospel Reflection for January 30, 2022 – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Food in the fridge, money in our bank accounts, security of a home, and the loving protection of our family and friends—these easily make us forget that not everyone has stable home and family environments, education, or financial resources. Jesus aims to free people from poverty and reach out to all his mission. We can
Music and the Gospel: “Swan Song,” Dua Lipa – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Currently, immigration is a major part of our news headlines and politics. Poverty, violence, war, displacement, no work—all can force people to move. These conditions separate many refugees and immigrants from families and friends for long periods of time. They have to navigate cultures, laws, and languages that they don’t know. They start anew in
Music and the Gospel: “You Belong,” Francesca Battistelli Read More »