Scripture: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2Luke 11:15-26 Reflection: Both of today’s readings express a sure and solid belief in God’s providence for his people. God’s power is mightier than an invasion of locusts or an unclean spirit. God is on the side…
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10Luke 10:38-42 Reflection: I travel for work, facilitate support groups, offer trainings and retreats, and write. I have three adult children and four grandchildren I long to spend time with, and I am responsible for a home, yard,…
Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11Luke 10:25-37 Reflection: Could Today’s Lawyer be a Relative of Jonah the Prophet? We begin this week with a holiday, Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, and we begin it with two stories from the lectionary. Courage…
Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7Philippians 4:6-9Matthew 21:33-43 Reflection: Jesus…Today! Today we are challenged by another of Jesus’ encounters with the religious leaders of his day. Matthew shares Jesus’ parable of the owner of a vineyard who seeks a return on his investment…
Scripture: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29Luke 10:17-24 Reflection: Turning to the disciples in private he said,‘Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.For I say to you,many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,but did not see it,and to…
Scripture: Baruch 1:15-22Luke 10:13-16 Reflection: Our Western culture, maintained by capitalism and a military establishment meant to protect it, thrives on myth of self-sufficiency. We preach to our children the importance of winning, career advancement, wealth, conformity, status, power and…
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12Luke 10:1-12 Reflection: Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared; for today is holy to our LORD. -Nehemiah 8:10 Yet know this: the Kingdom of God…
Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8Luke 9:57-62 Reflection: Bold Discipleship Today’s Gospel recounts Jesus inviting people to share his mission of proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Some made great professions of faith as they joined Jesus; others…
Scripture: Zechariah 8:20-23Luke 9:51-56 Reflection: The gospel today highlights the deep commitment of Jesus to the will of the Father- symbolised in the journey itself. By this I mean, that our text today highlights the determination of Jesus to stay…
Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Reflection: See that you do not despise one of these little ones,for I say to you that their angels in heavenalways look upon the face of my heavenly Father. -Matthew 18: 10 Sometimes when someone…