Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025

The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So, he summoned him and said to him, `What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 16:1-13 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2025”

Holy Cross Day Reflection on The Gospel of John 12 31-36 Sept 14, 2025

The Gospel of John 12:31-36a Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowdContinue reading “Holy Cross Day Reflection on The Gospel of John 12 31-36 Sept 14, 2025”

 Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025

The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them,Continue reading ” Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15:1-10 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, 2025″

Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 7, 2025

The Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannotContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 7, 2025”

Labor Day Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 September 1, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasureContinue reading “Labor Day Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 September 1, 2025”

Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:1,7-14 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 31 2025

The Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7-14 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited byContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 14:1,7-14 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 31 2025”

Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24 2025

The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 13:10-17 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24 2025”

Reflection on The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 August 15, 2025

The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55: The Song of Mary   My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, andContinue reading “Reflection on The Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin The Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 August 15, 2025”

Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025

The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 12:49-56 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 17, 2025”

Reflection on The Gospel of Luke” 12:32-40   Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10 2025

The Gospel of Luke 12:32-40 Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and noContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke” 12:32-40   Ninth Sunday after Pentecost August 10 2025”