Reflections on the Gospel

Reflections on the Gospel

THE BREATH OF GOD

Pentecost (June 8, 2025) John 20:19-23 “…he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”  (John 20:24b) “Jesus breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…’” Today we

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Reflections on the Gospel

FULFILLING THE PROMISE

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (June 1, 2025) Luke 24:46-53 “And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you

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Pink blossoms on the branches of a tree in Arizona
Reflections on the Gospel

LEARN A LESSON FROM THE FIG TREE

November 17, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Mk 13:24-32 Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and

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Reflections on the Gospel

HEIRS OF THE KINGDOM

September 8, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 23rd Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 7:31-37 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to

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CHOSEN

July 14, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 15th Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 6:7-13 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose

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A doe with 3-week old twin fawns stands outside the monastery window.
Reflections on the Gospel

MYSTERY

A reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr B Mark 6:1-6 Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among

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BELONGING

April 21, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life

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HE SPOKE WITH AUTHORITY

A Reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 1:21-28 The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority

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Reflections on the Gospel

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

A Reflection on the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 1:14-20 This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and

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Reflections on the Gospel

Epiphany

January 7, 2024: A Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Mt 2:2 They

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