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 […]

Gospel Reflections for July 19 2015 He walks …they follow I personally saw this Gospel in real life as a kid growing up in the town of Thousand Oaks, in Southern California. It was a small valley that was filled with large flocks of sheep. I remember seeing them as I hiked in the hills […]

Gospel Reflections for July 12 2015 The Gospel begins nicely enough. Jesus sends His disciples on a short mission to nearby villages to preach the Gospel message. However, He is sending them into a pagan, hostile, and sometimes violent world. What was He thinking? This is not an easy task! After all …this small band […]