Gospel for August 20 2023 – Matthew 15: 21-28 Gospel Reflections for August 20 2023 Wait for the happy ending… Television news today often starts with terrible events. But sometimes what might look horrible at first turns out to have a happy ending, just like in today’s Gospel. The harsh words Jesus speaks to a […]

Gospel for August 13 2023 – Matthew 14: 22-33 Gospel Reflections for August 13 2023 Finding God in a storm… In the first reading, Elijah is an Old Testament prophet who learns that God will speak to him soon. Moments later, there is a mighty windstorm, earthquake, and firestorm.  Sounds like God is talking, right? […]

Gospel for August 6 2023 – Mark 9:2-10 Gospel Reflections for August 6 2023 Recreation, Vacation, Restoration …and Transfiguration! We are deep into the summer months now as August begins. For many people it is a time of rest and relaxation, and for a lucky few, some vacation time as well. Why do we look […]

Gospel for July 30 2023 – Matthew 13:44-52 Gospel Reflections for July 30 2023 What do you wish for?  …Choose wisely! In today’s First Reading, God offers Solomon a choice …and he chooses wisdom over wealth.   What would you choose? Money is a practical resource in your wallet that you can use right away while […]

Gospel for July 23 2023 – Matthew 13:24-43 Gospel Reflections for July 23 2023 Making sense of a crazy world! Every week it seems there is a new political battle, civil rights protest, or world crisis. How would Jesus talk about these events? Today’s Gospel presents our troubled world with the image of a field […]