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Gospel Reflection for February 25, 2018, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Scripture Readings: Genesis 22.1-2, 8, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8.31-34; Mark 9.2-10 “This is my son, my beloved. Listen to him.” – Mark 9.7 Each year the Church reflects on Jesus’ transfiguration on the 2nd Sunday of Lent. The vision challenges us to look toward Easter, to envision our hopes and prayers for transformation and renewalContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for February 25, 2018, 2nd Sunday of Lent”

Gospel Reflection for September 10, 2017, 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time

Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 33.7-9; Romans 13.8-10; Matthew 18.15-20 “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” – Matthew 13.20 “Talk it through” is the nub of Jesus’ advice on what to do when one disciple wrongs another. Step one is one-on-one dialogue. If that fails, step two advises usContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for September 10, 2017, 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time”

Gospel Reflection for November 6, 2016, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time

Sunday Readings: 2 Maccabees 7.1-2, 9-14; 2 Thessalonians 2.16-3.5; Luke 20.27-38 For U. S, citizens debate fatigue has nearly exhausted us during this election year. Jesus, however, continues debating in Sunday’s Gospel. This Sunday the topic is resurrection. Jesus goes each day to the Temple courts and interacts with the religious and political groups ofContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 6, 2016, 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time”