Reflections on the Gospel

“The Gift comes…” So we hear in a hymn from St. Ephraim. The Gift, still wrapped in the precious humanity of his mother, will soon be

So far, we have spoken of fire coming down from the Bright Morning star to the earth and of our First Advent Candle holding that

Last week we spoke of fire leaping down from the Bright Morning star to Mary and of our First Advent Candle holding that fire in

Stand tall, O Candle.  You are an image of our advent waiting. Receive this tiny flame into your heart, and let it transform you into

October 30, 2022: A Reflection for the 31st Sunday in O.T., Yr C Luke 19:1-10 When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said,

October 23, 2022: A Reflection for the 30th Sunday in OT, Year C Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of

October 16, 2022: A Reflection for the 29th Sunday in OT, Year C Luke 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for

October 9, 2022: A Reflection for the 28th Sunday in OT, Year C Luke 17:11-19 The lepers stood at a distance from Jesus and raised

October 2, 2022: A Reflection for the 27th Sunday in OT, Year C Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Lk

August 14, 2022: A Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr C Luke 12:49-53 Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to