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The Gospel of Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 When the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that is, without washing them. (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they thoroughly wash theirContinue reading “Reflection on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost”

Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which yourContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 6:56-69 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 22, 2021”

Gospel of John 6:51-58 Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”. The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his fleshContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 6:51-58 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 15 2021”

The Gospel of John 6:35, 41-51 Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They were saying, “IsContinue reading “Reflection on John 6:35, 41-51 11th Sunday after Pentecost August 8, 2021”

The Gospel of John 6:24-35 The next day, when the people who remained after the feeding of the five thousand saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea, they saidContinue reading “Reflection on John 6:24-35 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 1, 2021”

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”