The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you thatContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025 “
Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4
Let us Pray the Collect for The Feast of St. Francis Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may, for love of you, delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. Who among you would say to your slave whoContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025”
Reflection on the Fall Equinox 2025
The First day of Fall this year is September 22, 2025. The Fall equinox has a significant spiritual meaning. For many the fall of the calendar year means to many older people the fall of their lives. A time of reflection and a time of hope and looking forward. Across cultures and traditions, the FallContinue reading “Reflection on the Fall Equinox 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So, he summoned him and said to him, `What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025”
Holy Cross Day Reflection on The Gospel of John 12 31-36 Sept 14, 2025
The Gospel of John 12:31-36a Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowdContinue reading “Holy Cross Day Reflection on The Gospel of John 12 31-36 Sept 14, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them,Continue reading ” Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025″
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