Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Mark 12:28-34 Reflection: The Core of our Faith Today’s two Scripture selections combine to offer us a much-needed reminder of the core of our Christian faith: » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 Mark 12:18-27 Reflection: Most of us have heard the G K Chesterton quote, “Christianity has not failed; it has not even been tried.” Is this » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18 Mark 12:13-17 Reflection: One of the defining features of the life that Jesus led was that he was constantly surrounded by both faith and unbelief » Continue Reading.
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Scripture: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14 John 19:25-34 Reflection: Today the church celebrates one of the most beautiful honors » Continue Reading.
Pentecost Sunday Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Reflection: Happy Pentecost! One of my favorite paintings is by an artist called Glenda Dietrich. She’s named it, calling » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 John 21:20-25 Reflection: In the gospel of Matthew we hear Peter exclaim, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). This was a statement of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 25:13-21 John 21:15-19 Reflection: “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you. Jesus said to Peter, Feed my sheep.” -John 21:17 Today the Church celebrates the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 John 17:20-26 Reflection: It seems Paul had the same problems with the Sadducees in his day as we have today in this pandemic. Sometimes it seems » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 20:28-38 John 17:11b-19 Reflection: In today’s readings, it’s time to say goodbye. Nobody likes goodbyes, especially when they know they will never be reunited. Such was the case » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 20:17-27 John 17:1-11a Reflection: How often do we listen to and trust that voice that speaks to our very core? We recognize the voice as true. Somehow, we » Continue Reading.