The Gospel of Matthew 4:12-23 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, onContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 4:12-23 Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 25 2026”
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Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:29-42 Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 18, 2026
The Gospel of John 1:29-42 John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him;Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:29-42 Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 18, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of our Lord January 11, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 3:1317 Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us inContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of our Lord January 11, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 The Epiphany January 6, 2026
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12 The Epiphany January 6, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12, 13-15,19-23 Second Sunday of Christmas January 4, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 2: 1-12, 13-15,19-23 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to payContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12, 13-15,19-23 Second Sunday of Christmas January 4, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 The Feast of the Holy Name January 1, 2026
The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 The Feast of the Holy Name January 1, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:1-14 Christmas Day December 25, 2025
The Gospel of John 1:1-14 (Christmas Day Selection III) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being inContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:1-14 Christmas Day December 25, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025
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”
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 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”
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