What’s in a name? There is some confusion among people about who Jesus is. He stops to ask His Disciples what people are saying about Him and gets several answers. Finally, Peter steps forward to boldly say that Jesus is the Messiah, the Holy One of God …and Jesus is pleased. He recognizes that Peter’s […]

Gospel Reflections for September 6 2015 What happens when you meet Jesus? Jesus walks into a town with a large crowd of curiosity seekers and those who just want to see Him do another miracle. He is already quite famous for doing amazing things and the crowd wants more. Who wouldn’t? They bring a deaf-mute […]

Gospel Reflections for August 30 2015 The best “to do” list’ Moses has something important for the people to do before they enter the long awaited land God had promised them (now modern day Israel). Forty years earlier Moses led them out of Egyptian slavery and across the Red Sea that was miraculously parted by […]

Gospel Reflections for August 23rd 2015 Jesus has a tough week Today is the final week where Jesus teaches a large crowd about the Eucharist, and some find His message hard to accept. But, notice what the crowd does at the end of His speech …and what Jesus does not do in response. Like presidential […]

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 […]