Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10Matthew 13: 1-9 Reflection: How does the Word of God affect us? What do we expect to receive from God? And, what are we to do with whatever we receive? Those are surely questions that can emerge…
Scripture: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20Matthew 12:46-50 Reflection: “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is…
Scripture: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8Matthew 12:38-42 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is asked for a sign, ostensibly to demonstrate that He is who He says He is. But Jesus replies, “An evil and unfaithful generation asks for a sign, but no…
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10Colossians 1:24-28Luke 10:38-42 Reflection: Here’s a gospel story for which we love to take sides! Mary or Martha? Those of us who feel we are always doing way more than our fair share, whether in our families, communities,…
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…