Gospel Reflections for June 19 2016 Who is Jesus to you? Jesus turns to His followers and asks a most remarkable question, “Who do the people say that I am? Why did He ask this question? He clearly wanted to know why people were following Him. However, the answers He receives are disappointing. Many thought […]

Gospel Reflections for June 12 2016 Mary Magdalene is our Patron Saint! Today’s Gospel has two stories that reference two women. Are they the same person? Some say yes, and some say no. Yet, both women are important to us. The first story describes an anonymous “sinful woman” who is profoundly repentant and anoints the […]

Gospel Reflections for June 5 2016 Meeting Jesus is everything The happiest Gospels stories are those where Jesus heals sick people from illness, liberates them from evil spirits, or releases heavy burdens. He brings great joy to people! At His first sermon Jesus predicts He would bring “release to captives and liberty to the oppressed.” […]

Gospel Reflections for May 29 2016 The Eucharist is everywhere and forever At the end of June I will finish my sabbatical time and return to regular parish ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. I have finished the book I have been writing on parish leadership and the manual on how to establish adult […]