The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasureContinue reading “Labor Day Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 September 1, 2025”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:1,7-14 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 31 2025
The Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited byContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:1,7-14 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 31 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24 2025
The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24 2025”
Reflection on The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 August 15, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55: The Song of Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, andContinue reading “Reflection on The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 August 15, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke” 12:32-40 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10 2025
The Gospel of Luke 12:32-40 Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and noContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke” 12:32-40 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10 2025”
Reflection on The Feast of the Transfiguration 2 Peter 1:13-21, August 6, 2025
2 Peter 1:13-21 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able atContinue reading “Reflection on The Feast of the Transfiguration 2 Peter 1:13-21, August 6, 2025”
Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 12:13- 21 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025
The Gospel 0f Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 12:13- 21 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 3, 2025”
Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 11:1-13 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 11:1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day ourContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 11:1-13 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 27, 2025”
Reflection on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene The Gospel of John 20:11-18 July 22, 2025
The Gospel of John 20:11-18 Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, whyContinue reading “Reflection on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene The Gospel of John 20:11-18 July 22, 2025”
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