Gospel Reflections for March 15 2020 Good heart health Jesus encounters a sick woman in today’s Gospel. She does not have the coronavirus, or the flu, or actually any physical illness at all. She is sick at heart. Jesus meets her at noon at the village well. He knows that women usually meet in the […]

Gospel Reflections for March 8 2020 A happy ending story I wonder how the coronavirus story will turn out. I hope it ends soon so people around the world can finally relax. That would be a happy ending. I wonder how the elections will turn out. The long political season has many months to go, […]

Gospel Reflections for March 1 2020 Temptations The Season of Lent always begins with this dramatic story of Satan cleverly tempting Jesus at the end of His 40 day retreat in the desert. The devil knows exactly how to tempt you as well, which is always when and where you are most vulnerable. Satan cleverly […]

Gospel Reflections for February 23 2020 Love your enemies These famous words in the Gospel contain profound insights and wisdom. However, it is another set of words that many find hard to understand. What does Jesus mean when He says, “If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn and offer the other.” Who wants […]

Gospel Reflections for February 16 2020 Say yes when you mean yes Do people always believe you when you speak? I hope so. That is the goal Our Lord has for you in today’s Gospel. I remember years ago I was driving to some meeting when I suddenly saw a red light in my rear […]