Gospel Reflections for December 18 2016 Mary is in trouble… The Gospel indicates she is seriously close to losing her life. She knows it …and Joseph does too. The Angel Gabriel made it clear to Mary how her child would be conceived, and the Angel in today’s Gospel assured Joseph that all was well, but […]

Gospel Reflections for December 11 2016 “The Least of these in the Kingdom of God is greater!” No one would have understood Jesus when He said that. In every ancient Kingdom; Roman, Greek, or Egyptian, those who were weak, poor, or sick were ignored, forgotten, and even despised. They meant nothing. People in those days […]

Gospel Reflections for December 4 2016 Don’t miss Christmas! You might think that’s impossible. The signs of Christmas are all around us, in stores, malls, billboards, and countless TV commercials letting us know where the best deals are. There is no chance anyone will miss Christmas day is coming. But what about that first Christmas? […]

Gospel Reflections for November 27 2016 Is this the right direction? I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. I also want to especially welcome home all those who had the courage, stamina, and time to travel in this hectic holiday season. We know how difficult that can be! Today’s Gospel, and this whole Season of […]

Gospel Reflections for November 20 2016: CHRIST THE KING Get me the Manager! You might hear that more now as the Christmas shopping season starts. Tensions can escalate in crowded stores and sometimes impatient customers want help from the boss. I once saw a customer angrily do this, but greatly impressed how quickly that wise […]