The Gospel of John 13:31-35 At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I amContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 13:31-35 Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025”
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Reflection on the Gospel of John 10:22-30. And Psalm 23 Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday May 11, 2025
The Gospel of John 10:22-30 At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah,Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of John 10:22-30. And Psalm 23 Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday May 11, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 21:1-19 Third Sunday of Easter: May 4 2025
The Gospel of John 21:1-19Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, “I amContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 21:1-19 Third Sunday of Easter: May 4 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 20:19-31 Second Sunday of Easter Doubting Thomas Sunday April 27, 2025
The Gospel of John 20:19-31When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them hisContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 20:19-31 Second Sunday of Easter Doubting Thomas Sunday April 27, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 18:1-19:42 Good Friday. April 18, 2025
Let us Pray the Collect for Good Friday Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 18:1-19:42 Good Friday. April 18, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3.11b-32 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30 2025
The Gospel of Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32All 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, Jesus told them this parable:“There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to hisContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3.11b-32 Fourth Sunday in Lent March 30 2025”
Reflection on the Feast of Saint Patrick: March 17, 2025
St. Patrick of Ireland (fifth century)Recovering reliable historical information about many of the saints is difficult if not impossible, and Saint Patrick (c. 390–461) is no exception. Born in Scotland, Patrick was imprisoned and taken to Ireland when he was about sixteen years old. He retuned to Scotland, only to have a dream in whichContinue reading “Reflection on the Feast of Saint Patrick: March 17, 2025”
Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35 Second Sunday of Lent March 16 2025
A reflection on Lent: Lent is the great spring-cleaning of the Christian life. It is the traditional season of prayer and fasting in preparation for the great feast of Easter. The word Lent is derived from a Saxon word meaning “spring.” In the early church, Lent was viewed as a spiritual spring, a time ofContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 13:31-35 Second Sunday of Lent March 16 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 9: 28-43 The Transfiguration Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 2, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 9:28-43aJesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and wereContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 9: 28-43 The Transfiguration Last Sunday after the Epiphany March 2, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:17-26 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 16, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 6:17-26Jesus came down with the twelve apostles and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 6:17-26 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 16, 2025”
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