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The Gospel of John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them,Continue reading “Reflection on John 12:20-33 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 21, 2021”

Gospel of John 3: 1-21  Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 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 presenceContinue reading “Reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) March 14, 2021”

The Gospel of John 2:13-22 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep andContinue reading “Reflection on John 2:13-22 Third Sunday in Lent 7 March 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 8:31-38 Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began toContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 8:31-38 Second Sunday of Lent 28 February 2021”

Again, we hear the words spoken by God: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” The Gospel of Mark 1:9-15 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he sawContinue reading “Reflection on the First Sunday in Lent Feb 21, 2021”

Collect for Ash Wednesday Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness;Continue reading “Reflection on Ash Wednesday Feb 17, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 9:2-9 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who wereContinue reading “Reflection on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Also St. Valentine’s Day) February 14, 2021”

Gospel of Mark 1:29-39 After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then theContinue reading “Reflection for Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Feb 7, 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 1:21-28 Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit,Continue reading “Reflection on Mark 1:21-28 Jan 31 2021”

The Gospel of Mark 1:14-20 After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother AndrewContinue reading “Third Sunday after the Epiphany 24 January 2021”