Reflections on the Gospel

The last words we sang at Vespers on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord were: “Christ our God has made all creation holy.” The next day we burst

One last candle opens its heart to receive the light tonight and its flame quivers with expectancy. The long-awaited one will soon be in our midst in a deeper manner

One more candle adds its presence to our growing circle of advent light. The time of fulfillment draws closer and the Coming One beckons us to run while we have

  Tonight another candle dances in our Advent wreath and calls out to us, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” With the ears of our hearts awakened, let us hear

This evening we light our first Advent Candle. The first glimmer of light and hope shimmers in the twilight and beckons us to look deep – deep within our being.

November 21, 2021: A Reflection for the 34th Sunday in O.T., Christ the King, Year B John 18:33b-37 My kingdom does not belong to this world. (Jn 18:36) Jesus, you

November 14, 2021: A Reflection for the 33rd Sunday in O.T., Year B Mark 13:24-32 In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near,

November 7, 2021: A Reflection for the 32nd Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 12:38-44 “This poor widow has given more than all the others.” (Mk 12:43) If ever we

October 31, 2021: A Reflection for the 31st Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 12:28b-34 “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord

October 24, 2021: A Reflection for the 30th Sunday of O.T., Year B Mark 10:46-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him,