The Gospel of Luke 4:14-21 Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogueContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 4:14-21 The Feast of St. Luke Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 18, 2026”
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Reflection on World Communion Sunday October 4, 2026
World Communion Sunday celebrates oneness in Christ Dr. Glenn Porter October 2, 2019 World Communion Sunday is observed every first Sunday in October. It’s a time for Christians around the world to celebrate oneness in the body of Christ. The commemoration illustrates both the diverse community and loving unity that are hallmarks of the ChristianContinue reading “Reflection on World Communion Sunday October 4, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34One of the scribes came near and heard the Sadducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 12:28-34 Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 3, 2024”
Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024
The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Mark 10:46-52 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost October 27, 2024”
Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 1:21-28: Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany, January 28, 2024
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, andContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Mark 1:21-28: Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany, January 28, 2024”
Reflection on the Gospel of John 1:43-51, Second Sunday after the Epiphany: January 14, 2024
The Gospel of John 1:43-51 Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus sonContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 1:43-51, Second Sunday after the Epiphany: January 14, 2024”
