Scripture: Amos 9:11-15 Matthew 9:14-17 Reflection: Pandemics & Possibilities: Thinking Outside the Box It’s July 4th: For citizens of the U.S.A., a time to both reflect on and celebrate the » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 John 20:24-29 Reflection: The Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle – Some questions to take to prayer. Does God actively pursue » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Amos 7:10-17 Matthew 9:1-8 Reflection: The themes of ‘crossing over’, coming to one’s ‘hometown’ and ‘paralysis and healing’ resonate throughout our gospel text. We might reflect a little more » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 Matthew 8:28-34 Reflection: The temple in Jerusalem was considered the most sacred place in the world by the people of Israel. Jesus himself frequented the temple » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Matthew 8:23-27 Reflection: In today’s gospel, the apostles were in a boat when a storm kicked up on the lake. They were terrified. They woke up Jesus and » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Scripture: Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 Reflection: Today we celebrate two great men of the Church, Saints Peter and Paul. Two » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-42 Reflection: Our black brothers and sisters have a favorite statement of praise that you will hear often during their church » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Matthew 8:5-17 Reflection: Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, but only say the word and my servant shall be » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Kings 25:1-12 Matthew 8:1-4 Reflection: Chapter 8 of the Gospel of Matthew contains a marvelous array of healing stories that tie to discipleship. Today’s story of the healing » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Matthew 7:21-29 Reflection: What does a strong faith foundation look like? Is your faith rock solid as a house built on rock, able to endure whatever » Continue Reading.