Gospel for November 14 2021 – Mark 13:24-32 Gospel Reflections for November 14 2021 What does this mean? The Gospel reports some dramatic and even frightening scenes. All of them are compelling. We have also seen dramatic news these last few weeks, from surprising election results to life changing economic policies to vaccine mandates and […]

Gospel for November 7 2021 – Mark 12:38-44 Gospel Reflections for November 7 2021 What Jesus sees. There is a large crowd in the Temple area in today’s Gospel, but Jesus especially sees just one person. Many people there are putting their donations for the poor into huge brass jars, that ring loudly when a […]

Gospel for October 31 2021 – Mark 12:28-34 Gospel Reflections for October 31 2021 Halloween Rules This Sunday is also Halloween, the evening before All Saints Day, that honors all the great heroes of our faith.  The Old English word for “saintly” or “holy” was “hallow” and so the evening before All Saints Day was […]

Gospel for October 24 2021 – Mark 10:46-52 Gospel Reflections for October 24 2021 On the move! With all that you have going on, now there are the World Series playoffs to follow! We live in a faced paced world. Maybe your days are filled with driving here and there; off to work, or stores, […]

Gospel for October 17 2021 – Mark 10:35-45 Gospel Reflections for October 17 2021 World Series Winner! Can you imagine a Major League Baseball team seeking the World Series title, but without playing any games at all? You would be outraged, but that is what happens in today’s Gospel.  Two disciples are intrigued when Jesus […]