Gospel Reflections for March 6 2016 The prodigal…and polarized sons Two sons in today’s Gospel could not be more opposite, and yet they are brothers with the same father, who is even more different! The younger son leaves home in a sudden rush to get away, and takes his inheritance with him. The older brother […]

Gospel Reflections for February 28 2016 It was an accident! No one likes to be blamed for something that is not their fault. Things happen every day for all kinds of good and bad reasons but we should discern what events are truly our fault and which ones are not. Fortunately today, most people are […]

Gospel Reflections for February 21 2016 He led them out… Jesus invites three special Apostles, Peter, James, and John, and leads them up a high mountain where He is suddenly “transfigured” before their eyes. No one today really knows what “transfigured” means, but we know from those startled Apostles felt profoundly moved and immensely satisfied. […]

Gospel Reflections for February 14 2016 Valentine’s Day What perfect readings for this day! Valentine’s Day is a wonderful event to celebrate love, commitment, affection, intimacy, devotion, care, fidelity, understanding, and faithfulness. Those are all wonderful virtues. Jesus goes into the desert and is tempted by the devil to deny all of them! First, the […]

Gospel Reflections for February 7 2016 You had to be there! Jesus the carpenter offers advice to professional fisherman and it doesn’t make much sense! He tells them to lower their nets in the deeper part of the lake instead of near the shore where they know fish usually gather. We can imagine their thoughts. […]