In light of what’s happening in our world today (the multiple school shootings that seem to occur with alarming frequency, the terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut), we’ve been hearing voices calling out for compassion, even forgiveness towards those who have hurt us, our loved ones, our neighbors. Tori Kelly acknowledges that some voids can […]
Music and the Gospel: “Hollow,” Tori Kelly; 2nd Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 33.14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3.12-4.2; Luke 21.25-28, 34-36 “Stay watchful.” (Luke 21.36) Advent begins with a gospel that imagines Jesus coming in glory. The gospel fairly froths with frightening images. Scary gospels can hardly worry us more than our everyday headlines and breaking news. Refugees swarm north across border after border, seeking a
Gospel Reflection for November 29, 2015, 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sometimes in order to understand a situation or a person, we have to walk a mile in their shoes. In the case of the St. Paul high schoolers, they walk 26 miles every year to raise money for a local soup kitchen. Not only does this prove to be a physical journey but it also
Music and the Gospel: “The Sun is Rising,” Britt Nicole; 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Scripture Readings: Daniel 7.13-14; Revelation 1.5-8; John 18.33-37 Jesus tells Pilate, ” My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my followers would be fighting to save me from being handed over. My kingdom is not from here.” (John 18.36) The final Sunday of the Church year,
Gospel Reflection for November 22, 2015, Christ the King Read More »
This week’s Spirit focuses on Jesus’ message that we are all sacred no matter who we are or what our circumstances may be. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes we make decisions that don’t work out. It’s important to remember that people who suffer from natural disasters, poverty, or lack of education
Music and the Gospel: “Something Better,” Audien, ft. Lady Antebellum; Christ the King Read More »
Sunday Readings: Daniel 12.1-3; Hebrews 10.11-14,18; Mark 13.24-32 “About the day or hour when these things will happen, no one knows.” (Mark 13.32) Sunday’s gospel comes Mark 13, often called the “little apocalypse.” Apocalyptic writing is a literary genre akin to science fiction or dystopian fiction today. It’s a resistance literature that looks at the
Gospel Reflection for November 15, 2015, 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Cyber-bullying is a major issue today. The benefit of social media is that it gives us a platform to express ourselves; it gives us a chance to show off our personalities and values. Most of the time this is fun. On the other hand, social media can be used to express opinions and beliefs that
Music and the Gospel: “Roots,” Imagine Dragons Read More »