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Gospel of John 6:1-21 Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, theContinue reading “Reflection on John 6:1-21 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – July 25, 2021”

Gospel of Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went awayContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: June 18, 2021”

Gospel of Mark 6:14-29 King Herod heard of Jesus and his disciples, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, likeContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 6:14-29 7th Sunday after Pentecost June 11, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 6:1-13 Jesus came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of powerContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 6:1-13: 6th Sunday after Pentecost: Independence Day July 4, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 5:21-43 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, “My littleContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 5:21-43- Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: June 27, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 4: 35-41 When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into theContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 4:35-41: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – June 20, 2021 Father’s Day”

The Gospel of Mark 4:26-34 Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the fullContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 4:26-34; The Third Sunday after Pentecost June 13 2021”

Gospel of Mark 3:20-35 The crowd came together again, so that Jesus and his disciples could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, “He has Beelzebul, and byContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 3:20-35: Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 6, 2021”

There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” Jesus answered him, “Very truly,Continue reading “The Gospel of John 3:1-17: Trinity Sunday May 30, 2021”

May 23, 2021 The Gospel of John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Jesus said to his disciples, ”When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from theContinue reading “Gospel of John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15: Reflection on the Day of Pentecost”