Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8Matthew 12:1-8 Reflection: At one time during the First World War, a young British Army surgeon was accompanying his senior officer-surgeon around the wards of the wounded soldiers. They had completed the wards housing the British…
Scripture: Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16Matthew 11:25-27 Reflection: We have just two verses presented to us to ponder in today’s Gospel. As Jesus prays to his Father, we are treated to his words: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven…
Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-9Matthew 11:20-24 Reflection: We typically think of Jesus offering warm words of encouragement and reassurance, soothing words of understanding and consolation. But not today. Instead of words that comfort and uplift, Jesus speaks harsh and threatening words, words…
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:10-14Colossians 1:15-20Luke 10:25-37 Reflection: I’ve always had a deep desire to do God’s will. In my youth, I believed it was to my benefit because if I obeyed and was a “good girl,” I’d please God and be…
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8Matthew 10:24-33 Reflection: Don’t Be Afraid After naming the apostles, Matthew gives us a teaching, a reflection, on ministering. We go as sheep among wolves, there will be persecution, even betrayal. We are given the hopeful refrain, “Do…
Scripture: Hosea 14:2-10Matthew 10:16-23 Reflection: This week we have been listening to the words of the prophet Hosea; words which catch our attention—and touch our souls. Hosea’s message was very much about mercy; “Don’t worry, I know you’ve put your…
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9Matthew 10:7-15 Reflection: Jesus said to his Apostles:As you go, make this proclamation:‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’Cure the sick, raise the dead,cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.Without cost you have received; without cost you are…
Scripture: Hosea 10:1-3,7-8, 12Matthew 10: 1-7 Reflection: “Sow for yourselves justice, reap the fruit of piety; break up for yourselves a new field, for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain down justice upon you.”…
Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13Matthew 9:32-38 Reflection: Thus says the LORD: They made kings in Israel, but not by my authority; they established princes, but without my approval. –Hosea 8:4 But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince…
Scripture: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31John 21:20-25 Reflection: Love Received, Love Shared It’s July 4th, 2022! For citizens of the U.S.A., this Independence Day invites us to ponder and celebrate our nation’s 246-year history and its involvement in the world today. The…