Tag: gospel reflections
Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2016
Mon., October 31, 2016 Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 14:12-14 Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind – Luke 14:13 What ways of God most puzzle me? Lord, your ways are so mysterious at times. Help me to understand all your ways. Grant me the discernment to see which… Read More ›
Oct. 24-28, 2016
Mon., October 24, 2016 Ephesians 4:32 – 5:8; Luke 13:10-17 He was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. – Luke 13:10 Jesus points out that good works are permitted on the Sabbath. Do I observe the Sabbath completely and properly? Lord, I know it is your day, but there are so many projects that… Read More ›
Oct. 17-21, 2016
Mon., October 17, 2016 St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martyr Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21 Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions. – Lk 12:15 How does my greed get in the way of my relationship… Read More ›
Oct. 10-11, 2016
Monday, October 10 Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32 Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. – Lk 11:30 Jesus preaches repentance. What is God asking me to change? Lord, you are always nudging me to change many ways. Most times I just… Read More ›
Sept. 26-30, 2016
Monday, September 26 Job 1:6-22; Luke 9:46-50 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side …Lk 9:47 Jesus tells us that the least in the eyes of man will be the greatest. How do I humble myself in the eyes of man? Lord, sometimes I get… Read More ›
Sept. 19-23, 2016
Mon., September 19, 2016 Proverbs 3:27-34; Luke 8:16-18 “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” – Lk 8:15 Do I let the light of my faith in Jesus shine… Read More ›
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 ›
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 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 ›
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