Gospel for May 9 2021 – John 15:9-17 Gospel Reflections for May 9 2021 Jesus reveals the secret At the Last Supper Jesus speaks some of His final words, and they reveal the secret to lasting happiness for anyone in love.  When I meet engaged couples preparing for marriage. I sometimes ask them, “When did […]

Gospel for May 2 2021 – John 15:1-8 Gospel Reflections for May 2 2021 Stay connected…  In his earlier life, St. Paul had successfully persecuted Christians. You would be very afraid if he showed up at your house! Then he suddenly “converts.” Would you believe him? Few did, as the First Reading affirms. However, there […]

Gospel for April 25 2021 – John 10: 11-18 Gospel Reflections for April 25 2021 Be a Shepherd …not a sheep Jesus mentions sheep in today’s Gospel …but that image is not for you!  Everyone then knew that sheep were timid and easily frightened. They follow their shepherd closely because they feel helpless and unable […]

Gospel for April 18 2021 – Luke 24:35-48 Gospel Reflections for April 18 2021 Jesus opens locked rooms… Our Lord appears to His nervous disciples shortly after His resurrection.  They are understandably hiding in a locked room for fear of the same people who had just crucified Jesus. While they hear from two other disciples […]

Gospel for April 11 2021 – John 20:19-31 Gospel Reflections for April 11 2021 Resurrection transforms everything In today’s Gospel, Thomas doubts that Jesus rose from the dead. After all, it’s hard to believe anyone could do that.  But resurrection is actually not his only doubt. Thomas also wants to know why, after rising from […]