The Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oilContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 25;1-13: Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, November 8, 2026”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 All Saints Sunday November 1, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they willContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 All Saints Sunday November 1, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 11, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14 Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again heContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 22:1-14: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 11, 2026”
Reflection on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: October 4, 2026
Collect for 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. O God, you have made us and all living things.Continue reading “Reflection on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: October 4, 2026”
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”
Remembering 9/11
Friday September 11, 2026 Remembering 9/11 is never a simple act — it’s a layered, solemn return to a day that reshaped our nation’s story and our sense of vulnerability, unity, and hope. The lives lost — nearly 3,000 people, each with a name, a story, a family. The first responders — firefighters, policeContinue reading “Remembering 9/11”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 September 7, 2026, Labor Day
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 treasure is, there your heart willContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 6:19-24 September 7, 2026, Labor Day”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 6, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 6, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 15:10-28 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you knowContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 15:10-28 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 9, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 9, 2026”
