Gospel Reflections for August 7 2016 Surprise return! How would you feel if you suddenly realized that Our Lord was coming for you right now? Nervous? Anxious? Surprised? Is there anything you would do different now if you knew? The Gospel presents this kind of scene in the parable of the Master and his Servant, […]
Gospel Reflections for July 31 2016: 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflections for July 31 2016 Wealth is the power to do something good Today’s Gospel is a warning against wealth. The scriptures often warn us against several famous temptations. They are wealth, power, honor, and pleasure. Well, I hope you receive all of them! To be clear, these temptations are neither good nor bad […]
Gospel Reflections for July 24 2016: 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflections for July 24 2016 Teach us to pray! What a perfect request! Clearly, the disciples could quickly see that Jesus was someone who had a special connection with God. He had been performing amazing miracles regularly, teaching with uncommon authority, wisdom, and clarity, and was attracting enormous crowds of people. The disciples were […]
Gospel Reflections for July 17 2016: 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflections for July 17 2016 Do you like Martha, or Mary? Today’s Gospel can start an argument. It describes two opposing ways of living our faith. Jesus is a guest in the home of two sisters who act in very contrary ways. Martha is busy with the chores of hospitality while Mary is sitting […]
Gospel Reflections for July 10 2016: 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflections for July 10 2016 Excuse me, how do I get to… I say this frequently now after arriving at St. Bruno’s parish in Whittier as their new pastor. I know it takes a while to learn new streets so I am certainly happy when I arrive at the right place! I am actually […]
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