Gospel for August 2 2026 – Matthew 5:13-16 Gospel Reflections for August 2 2026 Bring me what you have… This Gospel begins with a story that could be your story today.  Jesus has walked miles into an arid desert followed by thousands of people. Why would so many follow Him into such a desolate area?  […]

Gospel for July 26 2026 – Matthew 13:44-52 Gospel Reflections for July 26 2026 MISSION SUNDAY HIDDEN TREASURES The Gospel presents the happy stories of people discovering hidden treasures of great value.  They discover valuable things and take the right steps needed to acquire them. They are willing to sacrifice a lot to attain them […]

Gospel for July 19 2026 – Matthew 13:24–43 Gospel Reflections for July 19 2026 Making sense of a crazy world! Every week it seems there is a new political battle or world crisis. How would Jesus talk about these events?  Today’s Gospel presents a troubled world with the image of a field in which grow […]

Gospel for July 12 2026 – Matthew 13:1-23 Gospel Reflections for July 12 2026 Prepare the ground… Any farmer hearing this parable would be confused. Yet this parable is all you need to know if you ever have something important to say. Jesus describes a farmer sowing seed, an important event for people that depend […]

Gospel for July 5 2026 – Matthew 11:25-30 Gospel Reflections for July 5 2026 My yoke is easy and my burden light. This Gospel is just what we need on this July 4th weekend. These comforting words from Jesus were wonderful for His disciples to hear. He knew they struggled under hundreds of religious regulations, […]