The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there wereContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025”
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Every Life has it’s Seasons
This was a post on facebook with no author posted on fblifestyle. I thought it summed up life in a few words as it hit home to me as I am in the winter of life. My grandpa once told me, “Every life has its seasons — and winter isn’t the end, it’s the quietContinue reading “Every Life has it’s Seasons”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:20-31 All Saints Day (observed), November 2, 2025
Luke 6:20-31 Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when theyContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:20-31 All Saints Day (observed), November 2, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you thatContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 On 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 toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025 “
Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4
Let us Pray the Collect for The 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; through Jesus Christ our Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. Who among you would say to your slave whoContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:19-31 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 28, 2025”
Reflection on the Fall Equinox 2025
The First day of Fall this year is September 22, 2025. The Fall equinox has a significant spiritual meaning. For many the fall of the calendar year means to many older people the fall of their lives. A time of reflection and a time of hope and looking forward. Across cultures and traditions, the FallContinue reading “Reflection on the Fall Equinox 2025”
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