Yearly Archives: 2024

The Gospel of Mark 6:1-13 Jesus came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of powerContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 6:1-13 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 7, 2024”

On Independence Day, let’s express gratitude for the blessings we enjoy, life, pursuit of happiness, and the freedom we experience in this great nation. We also appreciate those who secure our freedom, ensuring its continuity throughout the years. To many, the Independence Day holiday simply means a day off of work, fireworks, and barbecues. ButContinue reading “Reflection on July 4th United States Independence Day 2024”

The Gospel of Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, “My littleContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost June 30, 2024”

The Gospel of Mark 4:35-41 When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 4:35-41 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost June 23, 2024”

The Gospel of Mark 4:26-34 Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the fullContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 4:26-34 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 16, 2024”

The Gospel of Mark 3:20-35 The crowd came together again, so that Jesus and his disciples could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 3:20-35 Third Sunday after Pentecost     June 9, 2024”

The Gospel of Mark 2:23-3:6 One sabbath Jesus and his disciples were going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you neverContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 2:23-3:6 Second Sunday after Pentecost June 2, 2024”

The Gospel of John 3:1-17 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.”Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 3:1-17 Trinity Sunday May 26, 2024”

The Gospel of John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Jesus said to his disciples,” When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.  “I didContinue reading “Reflection on the Giospel of John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15: Day of Pentecost, May 19, 2024”

What Is Your Final Prayer? – A Sermon On John 17:6-19 Published by Michael K. Marsh on May 12, 2024 I read an interesting and thought-provoking sermon this afternoon.  As you can see by the title it was called “What is your Final Prayer”?  We heard or read the Gospel for this Sunday John 17:Continue reading “What Is Your Final Prayer?”