All Saints’ Day 2024Reflection on the Gospel of John 11:32-44: Nov 1, 2024 The Gospel of John 11:32-44 When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 11:32-44: All Saint’s Day Nov 1, 2024”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34One of the scribes came near and heard the Sadducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024”
Reflection on the Feast of St. Luke October 18, 2024
The Gospel of Luke 4:14-21 Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogueContinue reading “Reflection on the Feast of St. Luke October 18, 2024”
Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 10:35-45: Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 20, 2024
Gospel of Mark 10:35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us toContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 10:35-45: Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 20, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:17-31 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 13, 2024
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:17-31: Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, October 13, 2024 The Gospel of Mark 10:17-31 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do youContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:17-31 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 13, 2024”
Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: October 4, 2024
Collect for 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. O God, you have made us and all living things.Continue reading “Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: October 4, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:2-16 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost World Communion Sunday October 6, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 10:2-16 Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “Because ofContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:2-16 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost World Communion Sunday October 6, 2024 “
Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 9:38-50 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 29, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 9:38-50 John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterwardContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 9:38-50 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 29, 2024”
Reflection on First Day of Fall 2024
Collect for the First Day of Fall Loving Creator, As the earth tilts and the days grow shorter, we give thanks for the beauty of autumn. We marvel at the vibrant colors of the leaves, the crispness of the air, and the harvests that sustain us. Grant us the wisdom to embrace theContinue reading “Reflection on First Day of Fall 2024”
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