"Afterward, however, David regretted having numbered the people, and said to the LORD: 'I have sinned grievously in what I have done. But now, LORD, forgive the guilt of your servant, for I have been very foolish.'" ~ 2 Sam 24:10 (full readings) . Scott's Reflections: Today's reading from the second book of Samuel...
"Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all peoples.” ~ Lk 2:29-31 (full readings) Angi's Reflections: Simeon was a faithful man and it was revealed...
"Before long they were begging Him to go away from their district." ~ Mk 5:17 (full readings) .Rich's Reflections: In the Gospel today, the Gereasenes were terrorized by a demoniac who lived amid the tombs, screamed uninterruptedly, and gashed himself with stones. Jesus drove a legion of demons...
"Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him and all Israel, and they destroyed the sons of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem." ~ 2 Sam 11:1b-2 (full readings) . Joshua's...
"Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.There is an appointed time...
"And some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit." ~ Mk 4:8 (full readings) . Pat's Reflections: LIFE Runners are truly rich soil and capable of producing Pro-Life fruit. However, we can't produce Pro-Life fruit without planting lots of seeds and watering those seeds with love and...
"And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.'" ~ Mk 3:34-35 (full readings) . Sara's Reflections: Have you ever asked your own child/children, or your own grandchild,...
"For you will be his witness before all to what you have seen and heard." ~ Acts 22:15 (full readings) .Rich's Reflections: The conversion of Paul is repeated three times at considerable length in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 9:1-22, Acts 22:1-21, Acts 26:1-23). This threefold repetition indicates how...
"He now went up onto the mountain and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him and he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to proclaim the message, with power to drive out devils." ~ Mk 3:13-15 (full readings) . Grant's Reflections:...
"When he took his life in his hands and killed the Philistine, and the LORD won a great victory for all Israel, you were glad to see it. Why, then, should you become guilty of shedding innocent blood by killing David without cause?" ~ 1 Sm...
'David answered him: "You come against me with sword and spear and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel that you have insulted. Today the LORD shall deliver you into my hand; I will strike...
"But in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him." ~ Acts 10:35 (full readings) . Anna's Reflections: Two civilians and a police officer were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in November 2015. During...
"They began to gather in great numbers. There was no longer any room for them, even around the door." ~ Mk 2:2 (full readings) .Rich's Reflections: In the Gospel today, we read about Jesus being surrounded by such large crowds that it was almost impossible to approach Him....
"Naaman’s servants went to him and said, 'My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’!'" ~ 2 Kings 5:13-14 (full readings) . Karen's Reflections: In our...
“In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” ~ Lk 1:78-79 (full readings) Angi's Reflections:...
"Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God." ~ Lk 1:64 (full readings) .Rich's Reflections: In today's Gospel, Zechariah's tongue was loosed to praise the Lord when he obeyed the archangel Gabriel by naming his son "John". Are we tongue-tied when it comes to...
"Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.'" ~ Lk 1:45 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: St. Elizabeth makes a great statement both to and about Mary here, one that is as true today as it was 2,015 years ago. The Holy...
"There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven." ~ Ecc 3:1 (full readings) Pastor Rick's Reflections: A.W. Tozer once said, "When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection. So many people in today’s society are living as...
"He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go." ~ Mt 21:30 (full readings) .Rich's Reflections: In today's Gospel, Jesus asked the opinion of the chief priests and the elders of the people, "Who did his father's will?" One son said no to working in the vineyard,...
"Jesus said to the crowds: 'Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke...
"[Jesus] said, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it." ~ Lk 10:24 (full readings) . Pat's Reflections: Blessed are the LIFE Runners who see and hear the goodness of the Lord...
"Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." ~ Mt 4:19 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Today is the feast day of St. Andrew. In the Gospel today, the first thing that Andrew did after meeting Jesus was to seek out his brother Simon and tell him...
"He said, 'I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.'" ~ Mt 21:27 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: The widow really made a great impression on Jesus...
"From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who died between the altar and the temple building. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood!" ~ Lk 17:33 (full readings) . Michael's Reflections: Is there any other verse in the Bible that epitomizes the dilemma...
"Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God." ~ Lk 6:12 (full readings) . Pastor Steve's Reflections: In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us to find a secret place to pray in. Jesus went alone and prayed. Where is this place for...
"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." ~ Rom 8:18 (full readings) . Alice's Reflections: Sometimes it’s almost overwhelming to contemplate all of the suffering that exists in this earthly life. Every day, the news and...
"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." ~ Rom 8:18 (full readings) . Alice's Reflections: Sometimes it’s almost overwhelming to contemplate all of the suffering that exists in this earthly life. Every day, the news and...
"For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, 'Abba, Father!'" ~ Rom 8:15 (full readings) . Fr. Jonathan's Reflections: In the Gospel of the day, Jesus encounters a woman who had been crippled...
"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." ~ Heb 12:1 (full readings) . Finau's Reflections: Today...
"Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division." ~ Lk 12:51 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: That is very true! Jesus is probably the most divisive figure in history, though maybe not the way most people would think. In...
"Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division." ~ Lk 12:51 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: That is very true! Jesus is probably the most divisive figure in history, though maybe not the way most people would think. In...
"For sin is not to have any power over you, since you are not under the law but under grace." ~ Rom 6:14 (full readings) . Joshua's Reflections: Choice. What has power over your choices? In today’s Gospel, Our Lord discusses the servant who is always ready and doing his master’s...
"The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more…" ~ Rom 5:20 (full readings) . Peggy's Reflections: I think that anyone who has ever spent time praying in front of an abortion clinic understands the phrase, "… where sin increased,...
"The law entered in so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more…" ~ Rom 5:20 (full readings) . Peggy's Reflections: I think that anyone who has ever spent time praying in front of an abortion clinic understands the phrase, "… where sin increased,...
"Then I will say to myself: You have blessings in reserve for years to come. Relax!" ~ Lk 12:19 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: I don't like to gamble, but imagine if you won the lottery and received a million dollars. What would you do? Today's Gospel tells the...
"Then I will say to myself: You have blessings in reserve for years to come. Relax!" ~ Lk 12:19 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: I don't like to gamble, but imagine if you won the lottery and received a million dollars. What would you do? Today's Gospel tells the...
"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more." ~ Lk 12:4 (full readings) . Chris' Reflections: How often do I read the paper or on the computer a story of evil working in the world? It’s everywhere:...
"From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who died between the altar and the temple building. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood!" ~ Lk 11:51 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Jesus told the religious leaders of His time that their generation would...
"From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who died between the altar and the temple building. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood!" ~ Lk 11:51 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Jesus told the religious leaders of His time that their generation would...
"And he said, 'Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.'" ~ Lk 11:46 (full readings) . Sara's Reflections: How many of us like to eat fresh fruits and veggies? So do I....
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes...
"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." ~ Lk 11:23 (full readings) . Amy's Reflections: Today in Luke’s gospel Jesus speaks strong words to His followers, challenging them to abandon their sinfulness and follow Him. He demands the whole heart...
"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." ~ Lk 11:23 (full readings) . Amy's Reflections: Today in Luke’s gospel Jesus speaks strong words to His followers, challenging them to abandon their sinfulness and follow Him. He demands the whole heart...
"…he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence...
"…he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence...
"He said to them, 'When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come.'" ~ Lk 11:2 (full readings) . Jeff's Reflections: The Lord's Prayer is one that we have all probably prayed countless times. However, how often do we really stop and reflect on the words we are praying? For...
"He said to them, 'When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come.'" ~ Lk 11:2 (full readings) . Jeff's Reflections: The Lord's Prayer is one that we have all probably prayed countless times. However, how often do we really stop and reflect on the words we are praying? For...
"As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God." ~ Ps 42:1 (full readings) . Karen's Reflections: Have you ever skipped breakfast and then find yourself at the grocery store near lunch. It’s the worst possible time to shop because you are...
"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her,...
"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few." ~ Luke 10:2 (full readings) . Pat's Reflections: Jesus appointed pairs of disciples whom He sent ahead of him to prepare the way with sacrifice and love. LIFE Runners hear His call. We share the Gospel of Life with...
