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”
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Reflection on The Gospel Matthew 22:34-46 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 25, 2026
The Gospel Matthew 22:34-46 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, andContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel Matthew 22:34-46 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, October 25, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 4:14-21 The Feast of St. Luke Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 18, 2026
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”
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 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 Matthew 21:33-46: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 4, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 21:33-46 Jesus said, “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slavesContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 21:33-46: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 4, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 21:23-32 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 27, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 21:23-32: When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if youContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 21:23-32 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 27, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 20:1-16: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standingContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 20:1-16: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 12:31-36a Holy Cross Day September 14, 2026
The Gospel of John 12:31-36a Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowdContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 12:31-36a Holy Cross Day September 14, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 18:21-35 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 13, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew 18:21-35 Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 18:21-35 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 13, 2026”
