Gospel for October 18 2020 – Matthew 22:15-21 Gospel Reflections for October 18 2020 Jesus separates Church and State. Religion and politics are in the news again. The Supreme Court nomination process has made religious freedom, healthcare, and pro-life issues front and center.   Some American history can help. In a letter to a small Baptist […]

Gospel for October 11 2020 – Matthew 22:1-14 Gospel Reflections for October 11 2020 What to wear at Mass? This Gospel is about what your behavior might say about you. We are used to that now in this Covid-19 time. Doctors look at your behaviors and visible symptoms that reveal your inner health. That is […]

Gospel for October 4 2020 – Matthew 21:33-43 Gospel Reflections for October 4 2020 We want change! Maybe you want different pandemic responses, or better race relations, or new economic programs, or a calm Supreme Court nominee procedure.  All are good causes, but how you make changes is important. Today’s Gospel offers a successful path […]

Gospel for September 27 2020 – Matthew 21:28-32 Gospel Reflections for September 27 2020 Say yes …when you mean yes! We like people who keep their promises. If you say you will do something, people of course simply hope you will follow through. Your life works well to the extent you keep your promises. In […]

Gospel for September 20 2020 – Matthew 20:1-16 Gospel Reflections for September 20 2020 Got financial advice? I hope this Gospel can help …but the story of a farmer paying the same wage to workers who arrive at the end of the day to those who have worked all day long just doesn’t seem fair! […]