Scripture: 1 John 4:19-5:4 Luke 4:14-22a Reflection: Christmastime Reflection on the Eucharist We read the beginning of John’s Gospel at the Mass for Christmas Day. The » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 3:22-4:6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Reflection: How quickly the church moves from the birth of a baby to the adult Jesus. The Gospel concludes today with Jesus’ reputation » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13 Luke 5:12-16 Reflection: I travel a great deal for my work, often teaching sessions to large groups of people who then all want to talk with » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10 Mark 6:45-52 Reflection: Bill was born November 26, 1895 to parents who abandoned him and his sister leaving them in the care of their maternal grandparents. » Continue Reading.
The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Reflection: Decorating the Christmas tree this holiday season got me thinking. Have you ever » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10 John 1:35-42 Reflection: The Christmas Event & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Today’s Gospel selection features John the Baptist and two of his » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28 Reflection: This day’s first reading, from the First Letter of John, reminds me of the importance of affirming what we know to be true, » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Holy Innocents Scripture: 1 John 1:5-2:2 Matthew 2:13-18 Reflection: Even though the Church reveres and honors Joseph for his role as earthly father to Jesus, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17 Luke 2:36-40 Reflection: Remember the song, "Do you hear what I hear?" Recently I sang this song with a children’s choir at a Christmas pageant. But » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saint John the Evangelist Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4 John 20: 1a and 2-8 Reflection: It’s not about the Baby I suppose if any of us » Continue Reading.