Reflections on the Gospel
A Great Light
January 22, 2023: A reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Matthew 4:12-23 The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light. (Mt 4:13) As
February 16, 2023
January 22, 2023: A reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Matthew 4:12-23 The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light. (Mt 4:13) As
“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 brought forth from her warm
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 fire as light. Last week,
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 its heart as light and
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 light. You mirror for us
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, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for
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 their own righteousness and despised
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 them to pray always without
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 their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master!
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 17:5 Jesus, if you were