In a dream, an angel told Joseph, “Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife. It is by the Holy Spirit that she has conceived this child. She is to have a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew […]
Gospel Reflection for December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent Read More »
In the gospel of December 15, John the Baptist sends messengers, asking Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come? Or, are we to wait for another?” It’s a question for us. What are we waiting for? I wait for every day with a little contemplation. I have a rooster candle stand on our
What Are We Waiting For? Homily by Sister Joan Mitchell, CSJ Read More »
When John the Baptist heard in prison about the works Christ did, he sent a message by his disciples to ask, “Tell us, are you the one to come?” Matthew 11.2-3 In his ministry Jesus is not hacking dead branches off the family tree of Israel nor winnowing hypocrites from among repentant sinners as John
Gospel Reflection for December 15th: Third Sunday of Advent Read More »
John the Baptist speaks about Jesus, saying, “I baptize with water for the sake of reform, but the one who will follow me is more powerful than I. I am not even fit to carry his sandals. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3.11 Fierce and holy like the prophet
Gospel Reflection for December 8, 2013, Second Sunday of Advent Read More »
Jesus said, “You must be prepared. The Son of Man is coming at a time you do not know.” Matthew 23.44 Advent is time of remembering God’s fidelity and God’s desires for relationship with God’s people. We are pregnant with the Spirit and in labor to bring God’s kingdom to birth among us. Now is
Gospel Reflection for December 1st, 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Jesus was crucified between two criminals. One belittled Jesus while the second criminal believed. The second criminal said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus responded, “I assure you this day you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23.42-43 Jesus is no ordinary king. He reigns from the cross, not a
Gospel Reflection for November 24, Feast of Christ the King Read More »
Jesus asks, “Take care not to be misled. Many will come in my name saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Do not run after them.” Many people speak in Jesus’ name today, quoting passages like Sunday’s gospel. Luke is writing his gospel for people like us, living in the time between
Gospel Reflection for November 17, 2013, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Jesus said, “God is not God of the dead but of the living. All are alive to God.” Luke 20.38 In Sunday’s gospel a Sadducee poses a question to Jesus regarding the law of Moses. The law states a man is to marry his brother’s widow if she is childless. The Sadducee presents a case
Gospel Reflection for November 10, 2013, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Jesus asks, “Today salvation has come to this house for he, too, is a son of Abraham. The Son of Man has come to seek out and save the lost.” Luke 19.9-10 Jesus’ final statement in the gospel makes his mission clear: he comes to seek out and save the lost. Jesus draws Zacchaeus, the
Gospel Reflection for November 3, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »