Gospel Reflections for July 12 2020 Prepare the ground… Any farmer hearing this parable would be confused. Yet this parable is exactly what you could successfully use today if ever involved in controversial political debates. Jesus describes a farmer sowing seed, an important event for people that depended on farmers for food. How well seed […]

Gospel Reflections for July 5 2020 Come to me …and I will give you rest. 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, oppressive Roman occupation, and incredibly high taxes. […]

Gospel Reflections for June 28 2020 The right choice You have endured so much these last few months! You saw a new virus spread quickly and especially target elderly and vulnerable people. You followed social distancing, wearing masks, closing schools and businesses, and stayed at home.  You sacrificed so many normal activities, and worried about […]

Gospel Reflections for June 21 2020 Know the right person! This is just the right Gospel for Father’s Day. Many experts now claim to have just the right answers for racism, policing, or Coronavirus solutions. All claim to have the true source of wisdom.  I remember years ago I had dinner with my father at […]

Gospel Reflections for June 14 2020 What kind of world do you live in? January began with a new virus from China which swiftly spread to the whole world.  There were warnings, travel restrictions, and then businesses, schools, and even churches were shut down. We stayed at home, wore masks, and social distanced from everyone. […]