Gospel Reflections 
Sept 12-16, 2016
Mon., September 12, 2016 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33; Luke 7:1-20 The centurion had total faith in Jesus. He knew that Jesus would help him. Do I have complete faith that Jesus will always help me? Lord, I know you are always present. I know you will always help me. But there are times that my… Read More ›
Sept. 5 – 9, 2016
Mon., September 5 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Luke 6:6-11 Jesus challenges us to stand up against laws that hurt others. What can I do today to stand up for the good of others? Lord, I know that frequently it is safer to keep quiet when faced with an unjust law. Help me to speak up at… Read More ›
August 29-Sept 2, 2016
Mon., August 29, 2016 The Passion of John the Baptist 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Mark 6:17-29 Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. – Mk 6:20 Do I have… Read More ›
August 22- 26, 2016
Mon., August 22, 2016 Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12; Matthew 23:13-22 You blind ones, which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? – Mt 23:19 Jesus warns us against hypocrisy. Do I always do as I say? Lord, I am a weak human. I have… Read More ›
August 15-19, 2016
Mon., August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” – Lk 1:46-47 In her humility, Mary proclaimed the greatness of the Lord. Does my life always reflect… Read More ›
August 8-12, 2016
Mon., August 8, 2016 St. Dominic, priest Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c; Matthew 17:22-27 “But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me… Read More ›
August 1- 5, 2016
Mon., August 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jeremiah 28:1-17; Matthew 14:13-21 They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over —twelve wicker baskets full. – Mt 14:20 Jesus provides food for the crowd. What food might Jesus be offering me this day? Lord, I know… Read More ›
July 25-29, 2016
Mon., July 25, 2016 St. James 2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Matthew 20:20-28 Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mt 20:28 Jesus said he did not come to be served but to serve. Am I a servant… Read More ›
July 18-22, 2016
Mon., July 18, 2016 Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Matthew 12:38-42 You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 What does it mean to love goodness and walk humbly with God?… Read More ›
July 11-15, 2016
Mon., July 11, 2016 St. Benedict, abbot Isaiah 1:10-17; Matthew 10:34 – 11:1 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. – Mt 10:39 Jesus indicates that to follow him we must be prepared to surrender everything. Am I will to leave everything behind to… Read More ›
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