Gospel Reflections for July 12 2015 The Gospel begins nicely enough. Jesus sends His disciples on a short mission to nearby villages to preach the Gospel message. However, He is sending them into a pagan, hostile, and sometimes violent world. What was He thinking? This is not an easy task! After all …this small band […]

Gospel Reflections for July 5 2015 People have come to this country from around the world for centuries seeking a fresh start and new opportunities. What kind of people were they? You have to be fairly brave, energetic, and optimistic to leave behind what is familiar in the “Old Country” and travel a long and […]

Gospel Reflections for June 28 2015 The woman in today’s Gospel had every right to be angry, cynical, and mad. She had a painful illness for over 12 years, causing humiliating and dangerous bleeding. This also made her ritually unclean in ancient Judaism and she was a constant outcast among family and neighbors. Moreover, she […]

Gospel Reflections for June 21 2015 This Gospel reveals why. These fishermen on the Sea of Galilee had built their boats with their own hands and they had great confidence in them. Archaeologists recently discovered a first century fishing boat near the Sea of Galilee from the time of Jesus. Analysis reveals that it was […]

Gospel Reflections for June 14 2015 Big things begin small… Jesus begins this Gospel, “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God…” and then offers several colorful scenes from ordinary life that reveal useful lessons for us today. These are His famous parables. Jesus knows His disciples will soon feel overwhelmed by Roman […]