Gospel Reflections for March 10 2019 How to handle temptations. Does that piece of cake you gave up for Lent look tempting? Does that chocolate candy look really good right now? Worse still, are you tempted to angrily curse the driver who cut you off? All these thoughts might jump into your head, especially when […]

Gospel Reflections for March 3 2019 Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. You see that message printed on every side view car mirror. I am sure this has some helpful safety reason. However, what is even better is that the message is printed there, so that you know the image is not accurate. […]

Gospel Reflections for February 24 2019 What do you do when someone hurts you? Most likely, you might first think of some kind of…revenge! That is what almost happens in the First Reading. King Saul wants revenge on David …and seeks to kill him, but David sneaks into Saul’s tent at night, and has the […]

Gospel Reflections for February 17 2019 The Beatitudes …your path to success The famous list in today’s Gospel is called “The Beatitudes” which is a Latin word for “blessed” and describes a variety of behaviors. In ancient Hebrew, it also meant “Happy.” The Beatitudes gives you the path to happiness, in any language. Is personal […]

Gospel Reflections for February 10 2019 Together in Mission Sunday Jesus the carpenter offers advice to professional fishermen and they don’t think it makes sense. He tells them to lower their nets in the deeper part of the lake instead of near the shore where fish usually gather. We can imagine their thoughts. “You are […]