Gospel Reflections for January 31 2016 Have you been “Chosen?” Last week Jesus read from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah and revealed that His mission was to bring glad tidings to the poor, release to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and a year of favor from the Lord. Sounds like wonderful news […]

Gospel Reflections for January 24 2016 Release from captivity Candidates always announce their policies and plans at every speech. They know voters want to know. Jesus does the same in today’s Gospel, and it was just what people needed to hear. His Kingdom will reverse centuries of oppression, and offer “Good news to the poor, […]

Gospel Reflections for January 17 2016 Keep the party going! Perhaps Jesus actually said that at the wedding reception in today’s Gospel. He knew the great embarrassment a couple would feel if they ran out of wine. The party would be over! Jesus knew that good wine would keep everyone celebrating love and married life. […]

Gospel Reflections for January 10th 2016 I received a message from God last night! I actually did not, but does it make you nervous whenever people say that? It should. Who knows whether a “message from God” is real? Anyone could make an outrageous claim and simply say it was from God. That’s what terrorists […]

Gospel Reflections Feast of the Epiphany January 3 2016 I have a few questions I would like to know a few things …like why some people get sick while others stay healthy, how the universe and human life evolved, how love can last, how to improve the economy, and even how to find peace in […]