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. Martha, who was busy with all the details of hospitality, came to Jesus and said: Lord, is […]
Gospel Reflection for July 17, 2022 – 16th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 2.1-11; 1 Corinthians 12.3-7,12-13; John 20.19-23 It was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace be with you.” After this, he showed them
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, June 5, 2022 – Pentecost Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 14.21-27; Revelation 21.1-5; John 13.31-35 After Judas went out, Jesus began to speak“Now is the Son of Man glorified,and God is glorified in him.If God has been glorified in him,God will, in turn, glorify him soon.Children, I am with you only a little longer.A new commandment I give you: love one another.As
Gospel Reflection for May 15, 2022 – 5th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 5.27-32, 40-41; Revelations 5.11-14; John 21.1-19 After the disciples had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Peter said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs” (John 21.15). After the big catch and the subsequent
Gospel Reflection for May 2, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Throughout our lives we make many decisions. Some are no-brainers. Some are difficult and scary, even painful and heartbreaking. Spirit follows the inner workings of one young woman’s thought process as she weighs her options, her conscience, and the advice of those around her to make the best choice possible for all involved. The song “Light
Music and the Gospel: “Light On,” Maggie Rogers, 4th Sunday of Lent Read More »
Making mistakes is a part of growing up. Sometimes we learn the hard way that our actions have consequences and affect not only ourselves but also those around us. Not studying for a test may result in a low grade, staying up too late may lead to oversleeping in the morning, inattentive driving can lead
Music and the Gospel: “Second Chances,” Imagine Dragons, 3rd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Painful emotions can throw off our sense of self and purpose. Some of us face the challenge, slowly adjust, and move on. Painful experiences push us to grow, expand what we are capable of, and strengthen how we handle things. The song “Walk Me Home” is about moving through a tough time (either by embracing
Music and the Gospel: “Walk Me Home,” Pink, 2nd Sunday of Lent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18, Philippians 3.17—4.1, Luke 9.28-3 Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white. Two men were talking with him — Moses and Elijah. Appearing in glory, they spoke of his exodus which he was
Gospel Reflection for March 13, 2022 – 2nd Sunday of Lent Read More »
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 »
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 »