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The Gospel of Luke 3:7-18 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, GodContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 3:7-18: Third Sunday in Advent, December 12, 2021”

The Gospel of Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the wordContinue reading “Reflection on Luke 3:1-6 Second Sunday of Advent: December 5, 2021”

The Gospel of Luke 21-25 Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of theContinue reading “Reflection on Luke 21:25-36 First Sunday in Advent, November 28, 2021”

The Gospel of Matthew 6:25-33 Jesus said, “I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sowContinue reading “Reflection on Matthew 6:25-33 November 25,2021 Thanksgiving Day”

Gospel of John 18:33-37 Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handedContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 18:33-37; Christ the King Sunday  November 21, 2021”

 November 14 2021 The Gospel of Mark 13:1-8 As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.”Continue reading “Reflection on Mark 13:1-8: Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost”

 November 7, 2021 Gospel of Mark 12:38-44 As Jesus taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for theContinue reading “Reflection on Gospel of Mark 12:38-44: Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost”

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 the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spiritContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 11:32-44: All Saint’s reflection November 1, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34 One of the scribes came near and heard the Saducees 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 loveContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 12:28-34: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Oct 31”

The Gospel of John 16:25-33 Peace for the Disciples ‘I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but will tell you plainly of the Father. On that day you will ask in my name. I do not sayContinue reading “Reflection on ’Reformation Day, The Gospel of John 16:25-33: October 31, 2021”