Yearly Archives: 2022

The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So, they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and theContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 2:15-21:  Holy Name Sunday. January 1, 2023”

Gospel of Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee toContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 2:1-20:  Christmas, December 25, 2022”

Let us Pray: O God, open our hearts to prepare the way for the coming of Christ. Guide us in your ways of compassion so that we may extend your love and mercy to all people. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit forever.Continue reading “Reflection on Season of Advent 2022”

The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her toContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25, Fourth Sunday of Advent: Dec 18, 2022”

Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive theirContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11, Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2022”

The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-17 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1-17 Second Sunday of Advent Dec 4 2022”

The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before theContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44. First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022”

The Gospel of John 6:25-35 When the crowd found Jesus on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. DoContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 6: 25-35. Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022”

The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing.Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 23:33-43, Christ the King Sunday. November 20, 2022”

November 11, 2022 Veteran’s Day is a special recognition day of gratitude and reflection. Like Memorial Day, it is a time to pay tribute to American servicemen and servicewomen, but it is not the same. Memorial Day was established to remember the fallen, those who have paid the ultimate price defending America. Veteran’s Day focusesContinue reading “Reflection on Veterans Day”