Gospel Reflections for December 17 2017 The Voice of One John has a great message in today’s Gospel that someone is coming who will make all things new. I am sure that people then must have felt, “Well, it is about time!” The ancient world had so many problems. The people felt oppressed by both […]

Gospel Reflections for December 10 2017 Many countries have joined the fight against Radical Islamic terrorism and have now finally been victorious. I am sure that some terrorists will attempt further attacks, but their days are numbered. We can be thankful that more and more Muslim countries oppose them. The world also faces a threat […]

Gospel Reflections for December 3 2017 Be alert! Be ready! These are strong warnings in the Gospel, so you should carefully consider them. Who or what should you be looking for? Maybe you are already especially alert to Christmas sales. That is always a good thing! Christmas gifts thoughtfully considered are a beautiful way to […]

Gospel Reflections for November 26 2017 Today’s image of God coming to judge who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell is dramatic. Many artists have depicted the scene as well; most famously Michelangelo in his painting of The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. How do you picture your own […]

Gospel Reflections for November 19 2017 Your big return on investment There is a moment at every Mass, when parishioners walk down the center aisle bringing gifts of bread and wine, and your donations, to the altar. The priest accepts them, and then says two very ancient Offertory Prayers as he prepares them for the […]