Sunday Readings: Acts 1.1-11; Ephesians 1.17-23; Mark 16.15-20 “Then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. They went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs” (Mark 16.19-20). Sunday’s gospel […]
Gospel Reflection for May 12, 2o24 – Ascension Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 10.34, 37-43; Colossians 3.1-4 (Vigil: Mark 16.1-7); John 20.1-18 “I have seen the Lord,” Mary Magdalene announces to the community of Jesus’ disciples when she returns from encountering her Teacher on Easter morning (John 20.18). Jesus sends her as the apostle to the apostles to tell them, “I am going to my
Gospel Reflection for March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 22.1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8.31-34; Mark 9.2-10 Jesus led Peter, James, and John up a high mountain apart by themselves. He was transformed before their eyes. His clothes became dazzling white—whiter than snow, whiter than any bleach on earth could make them. Then they saw Elijah and Moses; they were talking
Gospel Reflection for February 25, 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 9.8-15; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.12-15 Immediately after his baptism the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert. There for 40 days Satan tested him. He was with wild beasts, and angels ministered to him. After John the Baptist was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, saying “The
Gospel Reflection for February 18, 2024 – 1st Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Leviticus 13.1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10.31—11.1; Mark 1.40-45 A leper came to Jesus, imploring him urgently and kneeling as he spoke. “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched the man. “I will. Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him. After a stern
Gospel Reflection for February 11, 2024 – 6th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Job 7.1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22-23; Mark 1.29-39 Immediately after leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick in bed with a fever. Jesus went to her, took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her immediately, and
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, February 4, 2024 – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 18.15-20; 1 Corinthians 7.32-35; Mark 1.21-28 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. As soon as the Sabbath came, Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. People were amazed at his teaching because he taught as one having authority and not like the scribes. There was a man in the
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, January 28, 2024 – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3.8-14; Mark 1.1-8 Here begins the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Isaiah the prophet, it is written, “I send my messenger before you to prepare your way: a herald’s voice in the desert, crying, ‘Make ready the way for God’s coming; clear God a
Gospel Reflection for December 10, 2023 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 63.16-17, 19; 64.2-7; 1 Corinthians 1.3-9; Mark 13.33-37 Jesus said to his disciples. “Watch! Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come. It will be like a householder going on a journey who leaves home, puts his slaves in charge, each with tasks, and orders the doorkeeper to
Gospel Reflection for December 1, 2023 – 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Scripture Readings: Daniel 12.1-3; Hebrews 10.11-14, 18 ;Mark 13.24-32 Jesus spoke to his disciples about the coming of the Son of Man. “In those days after trials of every kind, the sun will grow dark. The moon will have no light. The stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of heaven will be
Gospel Reflection for November 14, 2021 – 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »