The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025”
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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”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:1-8 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025 “
Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4
Let us Pray the Collect for The Feast of St. Francis Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may, for love of you, delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis October 4”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. Who among you would say to your slave whoContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17: 5-10 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 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 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”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 8:26-39 Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22 2025
The Gospel of Luke 8:26-39 Jesus and his disciples arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but inContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 8:26-39 Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:8-17, 25-27 Day of Pentecost: June 8, 2025
The Gospel of John 14:8-17, 25-27 Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 14:8-17, 25-27 Day of Pentecost: June 8, 2025”
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