Scripture Readings: Acts 2.14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1.17-21; Luke 24.13-35 “The two disciples urged the stranger, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening.’ …So the stranger went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were […]
Gospel Reflection for April 26, 2020 – 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 18.1-10; Colossians 1.24-28; Luke 10.38-42 “Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him to her home. She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teachings” – Luke 10.38-39 In Sunday’s gospel Mary sits at Jesus’ feet to listen to his
Gospel Reflection for July 21, 2019, 16th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 66.18-21; Hebrews 12.5-7, 11-13; Luke 13.22-30 “Strive to enter through the narrow door.” (Luke 13.24) A door or gate always represents choice. As long as a room has a door, we can enter and exit it. We can choose to go in and choose to leave, to enclose or expand ourselves. A
Gospel Reflection for August 21, 2016, 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 15.1-2,22-29; Revelation 21.10-14; John 14.23-29 “Those who love me will keep my word and my Father will love them. To them we will come and make our home.” (John 14.23) Sunday’s gospel tell us that when people live like Jesus, they discover Jesus and his Father within them. We learn and relearn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhjt-y2XcVY Holy Week is a time to reflect on the last days of Jesus’ life — his last supper with his friends, his trial, crucifixion, and death. Throughout his ministry, Jesus teaches humility, compassion, and forgiveness. In his final actions he lives out his message in wholehearted love for us. The song “You’re All I
Music and the Gospel: “You’re All I Need,” Foxes, Passion/Palm Sunday Read More »
Sunday Readings: 1 Samuel 3.3-10,19; 1 Corinthians 6.13-15,17-20; John 1.35-42 John the Baptist points out Jesus to two of his disciples, Andrew and another. They follow Jesus, who turns, sees them, and ask what they are looking for. Andrew said to him, “Teacher, where are you staying?” Jesus said to them, “Come and see.”
Gospel Reflection for January 18, 2015, 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Read More »