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The Gospel of John 1:6-8,19-28 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John whenContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 1:6-8,19-28: Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023”

The Gospel of Mark 13:24-37                                                                                         Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 13:24-37: First Sunday in Advent December 3 , 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep fromContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46 Christ the King Sunday Last Sunday in Pentecost November 26, 2023”

The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19On 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 to theContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 17: 11-19: Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30 Jesus said, “It is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the fiveContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30: Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, November 19, 2023”

We come to you, our veterans, now with thanks: thanks for our freedom; thanks for our peace; thanks for our prosperity and security.  On this Veterans Day, we pause to thank you, especially, for the women and men who gave of themselves in times of war to help to ensure the blessings that we enjoy. Continue reading “Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oilContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13, Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 12, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 23:1-12: Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 5, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they willContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12, All Saint’s Day: November 1, 2023”