Gospel Reflections for August 30 2015 The best “to do” list’ Moses has something important for the people to do before they enter the long awaited land God had promised them (now modern day Israel). Forty years earlier Moses led them out of Egyptian slavery and across the Red Sea that was miraculously parted by […]

Gospel Reflections for August 23rd 2015 Jesus has a tough week Today is the final week where Jesus teaches a large crowd about the Eucharist, and some find His message hard to accept. But, notice what the crowd does at the end of His speech …and what Jesus does not do in response. Like presidential […]

Gospel Reflections for August 9th 2015 Some things last forever Years ago in a former parish I remember the happy day that we celebrated the birthday of our much admired pastor. He was on in years but glad nevertheless to receive the good wishes of all his parishioners. Several parish organizations got together and sponsored […]

Gospel Reflections for August 2nd 2015 Recreation, Vacation, and Restoration We are deep into the summer months now as August begins. For many people it is a time of rest and relaxation, and for a lucky few, some vacation time as well. Why do we look forward to vacations so much? Even if we enjoy […]

Gospel Reflections for July 26 2015 Jesus sees what we often miss. In today’s Gospel Our Lord stands speaks to a crowd of several thousand people who have come to hear Him. But they are soon hungry and there is not enough food within easy reach to eat. The Gospel indicates that the Apostles not […]