"Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?" ~ Lk 14:15 (full readings) . Stephen's Reflections: Jesus was dining with Pharisees and in today's terminology He was "under the spotlight". People were watching His every move and word. The...
"With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.'" ~ Eph 6:18 (full readings) . Brandon's Reflections: Prior to this, St. Paul talks to the Ephesians about the importance of family relationships at the start of Chapter 6. As we are nearing the end of the 40 Days for...
"Enter though the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few." ~ Mt...
"You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets...
"Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." ~ Eph 4:32 (full readings) . Amy's Reflections: In today’s first reading, Paul instructs the Ephesians to "Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." These words from Paul...
"I shall say to myself, 'Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!'" ~ Lk 12:19 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: In today's Gospel, Jesus called the rich man a fool for preparing his own future. In our independent...
"Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows." ~ Lk 12:7 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: "Do not be afraid." Those are really simple words that Jesus speaks in the Gospel today, but why do we live in...
"I will send to them prophets and Apostles; some of them they will kill and persecute in order that this generation might be charged." ~ Lk 11:49 (full readings) . John's Reflections: In the case of St. Gerard Majella (the patron saint of mothers in childbirth and the unborn), God sent...
"He is like a tree planted near running water, that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade." ~ Ps 1:3 (full readings) . Jimmy's Reflections: It was 37 years ago that I became that tree planted in good fertile soil. After a bad year of teenage peer...
"But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you." ~ Lk 11:41 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Is the Lord welcomed at your table and are you ready to feast at His table? A Pharisee, after hearing Jesus preach, invited Him to dinner, no...
"For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery." ~ Gal 5:1 (full readings) . Pastor Don's Reflections: Paul’s application of the Genesis account exposed the real danger facing the Galatians. They were on the brink of losing their freedom in Christ. ...
"O stupid Galatians! Who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?" ~ Gal 3:1 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: In today's reading, St. Paul appears to be a little harsh to the Galatians, but in reality, St. Paul is grieved and hurt by their unfaithfulness. He...
"…love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." ~ Lk 10:27 (full readings) . Paul's Reflections: Well you really can’t give a better answer than that now can you? Short reflection. I’m...
"Truly you have formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I give you thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made; wonderful are your works. My very self you know." ~ Ps 139:13-14 (full readings) Kevin's Reflections: Talk about a responsorial psalm that eloquently proclaims the beauty and goodness...
"I believe I shall see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living." ~ Ps 27:13 (full readings) . Pastor Steve's Reflections: Belief is a huge thing. We have abilities to believe in many things. You believed your legs would work this morning and didn’t even worry about getting out of...
"Jesus said: 'Come after Me.'" ~ Lk 9:59 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Jesus calls us to follow Him not on our own terms, but on His. He has no intention of recruiting us. In fact, Jesus does not even promise us a roof over our heads. The foxes and birds...
"Jesus said: 'Come after Me.'" ~ Lk 9:59 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Jesus calls us to follow Him not on our own terms, but on His. He has no intention of recruiting us. In fact, Jesus does not even promise us a roof over our heads. The foxes and birds...
"Perish the day on which I was born, the night when they said, 'The child is a boy!'" ~ Job 3:3 (full readings) . Doug's Reflections: The reading from the Book of Job is the part of Job’s life where he feels abandoned by God as he has lost his family and...
"Michael and his angels battled against the dragon." ~ Rev 12:7 (full readings) . Shane's Reflections: Today, Catholic Christians throughout the world celebrate the help God gives us through our brothers-in-arms, the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. It is a wonderful reminder that reality is often far different than what we can...
"Michael and his angels battled against the dragon." ~ Rev 12:7 (full readings) . Shane's Reflections: Today, Catholic Christians throughout the world celebrate the help God gives us through our brothers-in-arms, the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. It is a wonderful reminder that reality is often far different than what we can...
"Jesus put the question to them, 'Who do the crowds say that I am?'" ~ Lk 9:18 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Before Jesus asked His disciples who He was (Lk 9:20), Jesus asked: "Who do the crowds say that I am?" (Lk 9:18) Jesus did this to show we must...
"A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Lord you have been a refuge through all generations." ~ Ps 90:1 (full readings) . Stacey's Reflections: Through every age ...
Wow! Just 6 weeks from now on Sunday, November 9, 2014, we will rock the Katy Trail with America’s 1st Pro-Life Half Marathon (and 5K). Have you started your training? Got your trip planned yet? You can find out all you need and more at the race website...
Wow! Just 6 weeks from now on Sunday, November 9, 2014, we will rock the Katy Trail with America's 1st Pro-Life Half Marathon (and 5K). Have you started your training? Got your trip planned yet? You can find out all you need and more at the race website...
"My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it." ~ Lk 8:21 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: Well, yes that is true, now isn't it! I imagine that Jesus had many people start off following Him who were very well-intentioned and initially excited...
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"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective. Indeed, I have toiled harder than all of them; not I, however, but the grace of God that is with me." ~ 1 Cor 15:10 (full readings) . Alice's Reflections: Tomorrow...
"Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it not does not rejoice over...
"This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit." ~ 1 Cor 12:12 (full readings) . Franz's Reflections: One of the greatest things about the Bible is how timeless it is....
"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, 'Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.'" ~ Lk...
"Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win." ~ 1 Cor 9:24 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: Yes! That is what we are called to do! As Life Runners, clearly our goal is to run...
"Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win." ~ 1 Cor 9:24 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: Yes! That is what we are called to do! As Life Runners, clearly our goal is to run...
"I say, love your enemies…pray for those who mistreat you." ~ Lk 6:27-28 (full readings) . Shane's Reflections: Given the date, today’s Gospel reading is providential. To love our enemies, to forgive them, does not mean to ignore the pain that has been inflicted. The pain must be acknowledged, must be...
"What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something,...
"Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God." ~ Lk 6:12 (full readings) . Diane's Reflections: Let us think for just a moment about prayer. There are various definitions of prayer, but all involve opening to our Co –union with the divine. Sometimes in...
"This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit." ~ Mt 1:18 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Mary listened to God and accepted her unexpected pregnancy. Her obedience to God changed...
"Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God." ~ 1 Cor 4:1 (full readings) . Bonnie's Reflections: All three readings today can give us inspiration and reassurance in our pro-life work. St. Paul says to the Corinthians: “Thus should one regard us: as servants of...
"'Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.' Simon said in reply, 'Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.' When they had done this, they caught a great...
"Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth." ~ 1 Cor 3:7 (full readings) . Matt's Reflections: We must remain in the Spirit. Every day when we wake, be mindful of our Lord’s presence, and be ready to answer His...
"We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God." ~ 1 Cor 2:12 (full readings) . Father James Dean's Reflections: Jesus is the way and the truth and the life (John 14:6). He...
"Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are my constant guide." ~ Ps 119:97-98 (full readings) . Chris' Reflections: It’s hard to imagine sometimes the things that can go on in this world. God has a...
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"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth." ~ Mt 23:27 (full readings) . Carmen's Reflections: These are tough readings today. In the first reading, Paul calls us to...
[caption id="attachment_18676" align="aligncenter" width="962"] Our Team[/caption] The LIFE Runners will create that super-cool"Sea of blue" as seen in photo above, in less than three weeks, when they gather in Dayton, Ohio. Click here to check it out! ...
[caption id="attachment_18676" align="aligncenter" width="962"] Our Team[/caption] The LIFE Runners will create that super-cool"Sea of blue" as seen in photo above, in less than three weeks, when they gather in Dayton, Ohio. Click here to check it out! ...
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, but inside they are full of plunder and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may be clean" ~ Mt 23:25-26 (full readings) . Sara's Reflections: How many of us...
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"Then he said to me: Prophesy over these bones, and say to them: Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD!" ~ Ez 37:4 (full readings) . Joshua's Reflections: God invites humans to participate in His work; this theme is evident among the several readings appropriate for today’s memorial of the Queenship...
"A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit." ~ Ps 51:12 (full readings) . Peggy's Reflections: To understand the significance of this verse, one must look at the circumstances behind it. These words were uttered by David, the great king of Israel, after he committed a series...
