Gospel Reflections for November 1 2015 How are saints made? The saints we celebrate today are heroes. But why do we have saints …and how does someone become one? You can think about sainthood as a form of teaching. Sometimes the Church teaches using sermons and speeches, like Pope Francis did during his US visit. […]

Gospel Reflections for October 25 2015 On the move! We live in a faced paced world. Our days are often filled with driving here and there; and then to work, or stores, or school, and then home again, and doing a million little tasks every day. Our life today moves fast! What a contrast to […]

Gospel Reflections for October 18 2015 The real winner’s trophy! Can you imagine a Major League Baseball team seeking the World Series title, but without playing any games at all? We would be outraged. Well, that is what happens in today’s Gospel. A well intentioned mother is intrigued when Jesus announces the “Kingdom of God.” […]

Gospel Reflections for October 11 2015 Religious freedom and Jesus Every political candidate hopes to have a campaign event or speech that changes everything and guarantees victory on Election Day. Jesus had that chance in today’s Gospel, but it did not turn out well. Jesus came to Galilee with a great reputation. He is “polling” […]

Gospel Reflections for October 4 2015 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis provides an answer about how to respond to events in the Middle East. I have learned a lot from him. For many years I have supported Catholic parishes in the Holy Land by joining the Order of the Holy Sepulchre which […]