Category: Gospel Meditation
June 5, 2022 ~ Pentecost Sunday
Even though Pentecost is rightly celebrated in late spring, the robust experience of a New England fall can provide a profound metaphor for reflection. A full expression of fall colors is beautiful to behold.
... Read More»May 29, 2022 ~ 7th Sunday of Easter
Unity and diversity can exist together. Our western minds have a grave difficulty seeing unity without conformity. We tend to believe that unless everyone believes the same thing,
... Read More»May 22, 2022
6th Sunday of Easter
Jesus tells his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” The peace that Jesus gives is far different than the kind that comes from the absence of war,
... Read More»May 15, 2022
5th Sunday of Easter
“It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Many folks really work very hard to circumvent difficult situations. We prefer the easier way around something,
... Read More»May 8, 2022
4th Sunday of Easter
“Human beings, while capable of the worst, are also capable of rising above themselves, choosing again what is good, and making a new start.” (Pope Francis) We have a difficult time figuring out what is true and best for us.
... Read More»GOSPEL MEDITATION~ECOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
April 30, 2022
May 1, 2022
3rd Sunday of Easter
Could it be that God’s image has become so soiled and distorted that it is hard for us to see it? Our self-serving agendas have done a great job twisting God’s image into what profits us.
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April 24, 2022
2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Even Thomas struggles to remove his boulder! Being very pragmatic and determined, he wants to see the risen Christ for himself!
... Read More»April 17, 2022
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
There are many stones in our paths that keep us from truly living and being free. Some of these boulders have been there for a very long time.
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April 10, 2022
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Pope St. John Paul II rightly taught, “To believe in Jesus is to accept what he says, even when it runs contrary to what others are saying.
... Read More»April 3, 2022
5th Sunday of Lent
We love to make examples out of those who have erred and done wrong. Publicly punishing others serves as a means of demonstrating the consequences for what is deemed inappropriate or wrongful behavior.
... Read More»March 27, 2022
4th Sunday of Lent
God’s love story reveals itself in our stories, experiences, and aspirations. We are all prodigal sons and daughters. There are many times in our lives when we would “sell our souls” in order to pursue our passions.
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