WOKE?I got tired hearing the term woke and needed to satisfy my curiosity as to what it really means or doesn’t mean, so with some extensive searches this is my findings.What do people mean when they say ‘woke’?“Wokeness” refers to being aware of and attentive to social issues, particularly those related to injustice and inequality,Continue reading “WOKE”
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Reflection on The Gospel of John 12:1-8 Fifth Sunday of Lent April 6, 2025
The Gospel of John 12:1-8Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 12:1-8 Fifth Sunday of Lent April 6, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3.11b-32 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30 2025
The Gospel of Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32All 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, Jesus told them this parable:“There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to hisContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3.11b-32 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:1-9 Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 13:1-9At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way, they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless youContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:1-9 Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2025”
Reflection on the Feast of Saint Patrick: March 17, 2025
St. Patrick of Ireland (fifth century)Recovering reliable historical information about many of the saints is difficult if not impossible, and Saint Patrick (c. 390–461) is no exception. Born in Scotland, Patrick was imprisoned and taken to Ireland when he was about sixteen years old. He retuned to Scotland, only to have a dream in whichContinue reading “Reflection on the Feast of Saint Patrick: March 17, 2025”
Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35 Second Sunday of Lent March 16 2025
A reflection on Lent: Lent is the great spring-cleaning of the Christian life. It is the traditional season of prayer and fasting in preparation for the great feast of Easter. The word Lent is derived from a Saxon word meaning “spring.” In the early church, Lent was viewed as a spiritual spring, a time ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35 Second Sunday of Lent March 16 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 4:1-13After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil saidContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. Ash Wednesday March 5, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 6:1-6,16-21Jesus said, “Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.“So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so thatContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. Ash Wednesday March 5, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 9: 28-43 The Transfiguration Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 2, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:28-43aJesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and wereContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 9: 28-43 The Transfiguration Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 2, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:27-38 Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 23, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 6:27-38Jesus said, “I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withholdContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:27-38 Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 23, 2025”
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