Gospel for August 30 2026 – Matthew 16:21–27 Gospel Reflections for August 30 2026 Nothing will stop Our Lord! In today’s Gospel, Jesus predicts He will suffer if He travels to Jerusalem.  He knows it is a place of wild emotions and sinful people, and that sinfulness has its source in Satan. Peter and perhaps […]

Gospel for August 16 2026 – Matthew 15:21–28 Gospel Reflections for August 16 2026 Wait for the happy ending… TV news today often starts with terrible events. But sometimes what might look horrible at first turns out to have a happy ending, just like in today’s Gospel. The harsh words Jesus speaks to a poor […]

Gospel for August 9 2026 – Matthew 14:22–33 Gospel Reflections for August 9 2026 Finding God in a storm… In the first reading, Elijah is an Old Testament prophet who learns that God will speak to him soon. Moments later, there is a mighty windstorm, earthquake, and firestorm.  Sounds like God is talking, right? Those […]

Gospel for August 2 2026 – Matthew 5:13-16 Gospel Reflections for August 2 2026 Bring me what you have… This Gospel begins with a story that could be your story today.  Jesus has walked miles into an arid desert followed by thousands of people. Why would so many follow Him into such a desolate area?  […]