The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025”
Reflection on Thanksgiving 2025
This year Thanksgiving will be a little different. Our usual family gathering will have two empty chairs. A grandfather. Husband, father and friend for one and a son, brother and loved one for the other. We try to understand that empty chairs are inevitable, but do we fully understand. Can we accept it and moveContinue reading “Reflection on Thanksgiving 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing.Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025”
Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2025
Every November 11th, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. For many of us, this day carries personal significance. As a proud veteran of the Vietnam war, I know firsthand the cost of service, the survival bond of comradeship, and the continuingContinue reading “Reflection on Veterans Day November 11, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there wereContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025”
Every Life has it’s Seasons
This was a post on facebook with no author posted on fblifestyle. I thought it summed up life in a few words as it hit home to me as I am in the winter of life. My grandpa once told me, “Every life has its seasons — and winter isn’t the end, it’s the quietContinue reading “Every Life has it’s Seasons”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:20-31 All Saints Day (observed), November 2, 2025
Luke 6:20-31 Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when theyContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:20-31 All Saints Day (observed), November 2, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you thatContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025”
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