Scripture Readings: Isaiah 5.1-7; Philippians 4.6-9; Matthew 21.33-43 “With that the tenants seized the son, dragged him outside the vineyard, and killed him. When the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” – Matthew 21.40 The vineyard workers in Sunday’s gospel are tenants. Like them, my family lived on someone […]
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Gospel reflection for March 17th, 5th Sunday of Lent: In Sunday’s gospel Jesus rescues a woman caught in adultery, a crime punishable by death. The woman feels ashamed, but Jesus turns his attention to those who condemn her, forcing them to recognize none of them are perfect. In this action Jesus shows us that compassion
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Gospel Reflection for February 17, 1st Sunday of Lent: Carrie Underwood’s song “Good Girl” is about how tempting even a bad relationship can be. In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus faces his own temptations at the hands of the devil. The temptations we face are different for each person, but the resolve to remain strong is
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http://youtu.be/t1afcOHxIsk “Make the World Move,” Christina Aguilera, featuring Cee Lo Green, Lotus, RCA Gospel Reflection for February 10, 2013, 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: By listening to Jesus in Sunday’s gospel, Simon unexpectedly nets a good catch of fish where he had found none before. When Jesus calls his friends to follow him, they leave
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“Try,” Pink, The Truth About Love, RCA Gospel Reflection for January 27, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday’s gospel takes us to the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, speaking and teaching in the synagogues of Galilee. When Jesus identifies himself as the anointed one of God, he proclaims his role as bringing justice to the
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“Anything Could Happen,” Ellie Goulding, Halcyon, Polydor Gospel Reflection for January 20, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ first public miracle takes place at a wedding. With his mother and disciples along, he joins in a gathering that shows us the importance of family and friends, of the communities that we belong to. Communities stretch
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“Out on the Road,” Norah Jones, Little Broken Hearts, Blue Note/EMI Gospel Reflection for December 9: Just as John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus in Sunday’s gospel, many saints and everyday people have prepared the way for each of us by serving their families, the Church, and their neighbors. Advent calls us to
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“Eyes Open,” Taylor Swift, The Hunger Games (Songs from District 12 and Beyond), Universal Republic Gospel Reflection for December 2, 1st Sunday of Advent: Jesus tells his disciples to be on guard, because our God is near. However with busy lives and lots of gadgets, it is easy to be distracted from God’s presence and
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“Afterlife,” Switchfoot, Vice Verses, lowercase people records/Atlantic Gospel Reflection for November 25th, Feast of Christ the King: To honor the feast of Christ the King, Jesus tells us in the gospel, “My kingdom is not here.” We often think of Jesus’ kingdom as heaven, an afterlife that is separate from our lives on earth. However,
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“Shake It Out,” Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials, Island Records Gospel Reflection for September 30, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus asks his followers to leave behind the things that hold them back and welcome those who heal in his name. Leaving behind bad habits or negative influences can seem almost as hard as losing
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