“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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http://youtu.be/jukv9Q1eR2g Gospel Reflection for January 13, Baptism of the Lord: Jesus likes the company John the Baptist keeps, people who are seeking God and turning away from self-centered lives. When John baptizes Jesus, the Holy Spirit descends, anointing Jesus, and a voice identifies him as God’s Son. Both John and Jesus hear God’s call and
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“Lights,” Ellie Goulding, Lights, Polydor UK Ltd. Gospel Reflection for December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent: As Elizabeth welcomes Mary and celebrates the new life of Jesus in her womb, we celebrate and give thanks for those who welcome us with such joy. Her example challenges us to be a welcoming presence in the world.
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“Ready Or Not,” Britt Nicole, Gold, EMI CMG/Sparrow Gospel Reflection for December 16, 3rd Sunday of Advent: John the Baptist lives a demanding life of fasting and preaching the good news in order to prepare the way for Jesus’ ministry. He doesn’t shy away from what God calls him to do; he chooses to be
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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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“It’s Time,” Imagine Dragons, Continued Silence, Interscope Gospel Reflection for November 18, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus tells us in Sunday’s gospel that no matter what disasters or upheavals occur, his truth will remain the same. Even though the world has changed in so many ways since Jesus lived, died, and was raised up,
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http://youtu.be/IE6x8jhn97E “Love be Your Mantra,” Future of Forestry, Young Man Follow, Credential Recordings Gospel Reflection for November 11, 2012, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday’s gospel shows us that Jesus asks for our very best, even though it is very different for each person. A widow’s gift to the temple is small compared to those
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