The Gospel of Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting withContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 9: 9-13,18-26 Third Sunday after Pentecost June 7, 2026”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples ofContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 20:19-23 The Epistle, Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost May 24, 2026
The Gospel of John 20:19-23 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed themContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 20:19-23 The Epistle, Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost May 24, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 17:1-11 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2026
The Gospel of John 17:1-11 Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they mayContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 17:1-11 Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 24:44-53 Ascension Day May 14, 2026
The Gospel of Luke 24:44-53 Jesus said to his disciples, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you– that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he saidContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 24:44-53 Ascension Day May 14, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:15-2 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2026
The Gospel of John 14:15-21 Jesus said,” If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. YouContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:15-2 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2026”
A reflection on behavior of our animal friends: “Getting along”
As I was quietly spending some time in my favorite place. Chincoteague, Va, I was thinking about all the violence and chaos in our country and the world today. In July 2024 I wrote this reflection on Getting along, and I thought maybe it would be a good time to republish it. So, I amContinue reading “A reflection on behavior of our animal friends: “Getting along””
Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:1-14 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2026
The Gospel of John 14:1-14 Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:1-14 Fifth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 10:1-10 Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday April 26, 2026.
The Gospel of John 10:1-10 Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 10:1-10 Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday April 26, 2026.”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026
The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyesContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026”
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