Reflections on the Gospel

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A, July 12. 2026) Matthew 13:1-23 “a chiding word, a bitter word, an upbraiding word .…”  “But occasionally I am obliged to dig round

Forteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A, July 5. 2026) Matthew 11:25-30   “‘Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you,’     

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A, June 28. 2026) Matthew 10:37-42   “Whoever loves … more than me….” (37)  The Order of Love “Now he is a man of

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A, June 21. 2026) Matthew 10:26-33   “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdome….” (Prov 9:10)  “Simplicity then possesses in itself

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A, June 14. 2026) Matthew 9:36—10:8   “At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity (ἐσπλαγχνίσθη) for thembecause they were

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Year A, May 31. 2026) John 3:16-18   “Give me three loaves. Friends have come to us from theirjourney and I have nothing

Pentecost Sunday  (Year A, May 24. 2026) John 20:19-23   “to have given His Son unless he were to give the Holy Spirit also ….” “How ineffable is God, how

Seventh Sunday of Easter  (Year A, May 17. 2026) John 17:1-11a    “… but rather one whose work could change me …” I do not want in any way the

Sixth Sunday of Easter  (Year A, May 10. 2026) John 14:15-21    “… truly loves God for God’s sake and not for his own benefit …” Man’s frequent needs oblige

Fifth Sunday of Easter  (Year A, May 3. 2026) John 14:1-12    “Although you foresee trials that menace you like thorns or thistles, let not your heart be afraid…” ‘As