Tag: "Sunday Reflections"

Divine Mercy and Doubting Thomas
0

Divine Mercy and Doubting Thomas

by

by on Apr 19, 2020 in Catechesis, Columnists, Featured, Learn & Live the Faith, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

The Gospels tell an incredible story.  A virginal conception.  Miraculous healings.  Even people coming back from the dead.  How are we to know that it’s not all just a fanciful fabrication? There is much evidence for the reliability of the Gospels, but here is one of the strongest bits of evidence I know.  Think for […]

Reflections for Sunday, July 10, 2016
0

Reflections for Sunday, July 10, 2016

by

by on Jul 07, 2016 in Featured, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Mass Readings: 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 2nd Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 Responsorial: Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-377 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Loving God & Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself, The Heart of the Gospel Message You shall love . . . your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Think […]

Emmaus: From Despair to Joy
0

Emmaus: From Despair to Joy

by

by on May 03, 2014 in Catechesis, Featured, Learn & Live the Faith, MyChurchParish.com, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

What a disappointment!  They thought they’d found the Messiah.  But he’d been trapped like an animal and executed as a criminal.  Up until his very last breath, they had hoped he’d descend from the cross in stately power and call down fire upon the hypocrites. But all they heard from him were seven last “words” […]

The Victory of Humility
0

The Victory of Humility

by

by on Apr 12, 2014 in Columnists, Featured, Learn & Live the Faith, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

When a conquering hero of the ancient world rode into town in triumph, it was in a regal chariot or on the back of a stately stallion.  Legions of soldiers accompanied him in the victory procession.  Triumphal arches, festooned with relief sculptures, were often erected to immortalize his valiant victory. After driving out demons, healing […]

Reflections for Sunday, March 9, 2014
0

Reflections for Sunday, March 9, 2014

by

by on Mar 05, 2014 in Catechesis, Featured, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13,17; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11) Overcoming Temptation by Standing Firm on Who You Are in Christ If you are the Son of God … (Matthew 4:3) Imagine if Jesus came up to you today, embraced you, and said, “You are my greatest […]

The Witness of John the Baptist
0

The Witness of John the Baptist

by

by on Jan 19, 2014 in Catechesis, Columnists, Featured, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

John the Baptist stood waist deep in the Jordan River.  Thousands of faith-seekers came to be baptized by John for the forgiveness of sins.  John believed that baptizing was his calling in life, the reason that he was born; indeed it was.  Then one day Jesus arrived and the life and mission of the Baptist took on a […]

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
0

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

by

by on Jan 10, 2014 in Catechesis, Columnists, Featured, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

At first glance, the scene makes little sense.  John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming response.  People of all shapes and sizes flock to him in the wilderness.  They are baptized in the Jordan as a sign of repentance and cleansing.  Suddenly, out of the crowd steps John’s cousin, Jesus.  Wait a minute.  What’s […]

The Christmas Story's Best Supporting Actor
1

The Christmas Story’s Best Supporting Actor

by

by on Dec 21, 2013 in Catechesis, Columnists, Featured, Sunday Reflections
Print This Article

In the drama of the incarnation, Jesus is, of course, the star.  That’s the way it is at every birth.  All eyes are on the baby.  The co-star, though, is definitely mom.  Without her love and labor, the event could not have happened.  In this case, without mom’s faith it couldn’t have happened either.  According […]