"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...
"Someone said to Him, 'I will be Your follower wherever You go.' Jesus said to him, 'The foxes have lairs, the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.' " ~ Lk 9:57-58 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Jesus does...
"Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven." ~ Rev 12:7-8 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: Angels are defined as Messengers of God, and they are very real Servants of...
"The city shall be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.’' ~ Zech 8:5 (full readings) . Peggy's Reflections: The pro-choice advocates try to convince us that children are a nuisance if they aren’t carefully planned; an inconvenient problem whose solution is abortion. Yet there are no doubt...
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." ~ Prov 3:3 (full readings) Pastor Rick's Reflections: One dictionary defines mercy as compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power;...
"He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic." ~ Lk 9:3 (full readings) . Mary's Reflections: Today's Gospel tells us, "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no...
"As He moved on, Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were collected. He said to him, 'Follow Me.' " ~ Mt 9:9 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: As LIFE Runners, we hear the Lord knocking on the door and calling us by name. We have...
"But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of...
"But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of...
"Simon said in reply, 'The one, I suppose, whose larger debt was forgiven.' He said to him, “You have judged rightly.' Then he turned to the woman and said to Simon, 'Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet, but...
"Jesus said to His mother, 'Woman, there is your son.' In turn He said to the disciple, 'There is your mother.' " ~ Jn 19:26-27 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: When a mother cries, a special power moves in the heart of each family member. When mom cries, we feel...
"Jesus told his disciples a parable: 'Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do...
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. " ~ Col 3:15 (full readings) . Michał's Reflections: Matemblewo is a settlement within the city limits of a 1000 year old city of Gdańsk, Poland, in...
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. " ~ Col 3:15 (full readings) . Michał's Reflections: Matemblewo is a settlement within the city limits of a 1000 year old city of Gdańsk, Poland, in...
"If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth." ~ Col 3:1-2 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: St. Paul is fairly straightforward in what he says here, would you...
"This is how the Birth of Jesus Christ came about." ~ Mt 1:18-23 (full readings) . Paul's Reflections: In today’s Gospel by Matthew it gives us such a clear example of how "Being the One" can make such a difference. Mary’s pregnancy was definitely a crisis pregnancy by today’s...
""The scribes and Pharisees were on the watch to see if He would perform a cure on the Sabbath so that they could find a charge against Him." ~ Lk 6:7 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: In today's Gospel, Jesus publicly displayed His healing of the man with a...
"Likewise, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled, and the skins will be ruined." ~ Lk 5:37 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: I often reflect back on my metanoia (change of heart) that I experienced back in...
"Likewise, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled, and the skins will be ruined." ~ Lk 5:37 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: I often reflect back on my metanoia (change of heart) that I experienced back in...
"Brothers and sisters: From the day we heard about you, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding." ~ Col 1:9 (full readings) . Brandon's Reflections: Besides our motto, I can see no other fitting...
"Brothers and sisters: From the day we heard about you, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding." ~ Col 1:9 (full readings) . Brandon's Reflections: Besides our motto, I can see no other fitting...
"And demons also came out from many, shouting, 'You are the Son of God.' But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ." ~ Lk 4:41 (full readings) . Kevin's Reflections: The demons were right, He is the Son of God!...
"Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do." ~ 1 Thes 5:11 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: One thing that I like about the LIFE Runners is that we are part of a team that supports one another through praying, fundraising, and running/walking. Being pro-life...
"Amen I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place." ~ Lk 4:24 (full readings) . Amy's Reflections: In today's gospel Jesus stands to preach in Nazareth where He speaks words of truth that amazed the people, but was rejected in His home town. I have...
"The foolish ones said to the sensible, 'Give us some of your oil. Our torches are going out.' But the sensible ones replied, 'No.'" ~ Mt 25:8-9 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: Some things cannot be shared, no matter how much we might wish to share them. If a...
"So stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming. You may be quite sure of this if the householder had known at what time of the night the burglar would come he would have stayed awake and would not...
"And for this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe." ~...
"Nor did we seek praise from men, either from you or from others." ~ 1 Thes 2:6 (full readings) . Jimmy's Reflections: I struggle with this. I can be so much like Detective Yemana from the TV comedy Barney Miller (it's on Youtube). In one episode he and his partners...
"Jesus answered and said to him, 'Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.' And he said to him, 'Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and...
"Must I give up...
"My sheep hear My voice, says the Lord, I know them, and they follow Me." ~ Jn 10:27 (full readings) . Pastor Steve's Reflections: "My sheep hear My voice, says the Lord, I know them, and they follow Me." What are you hearing these days? It seems as if our minds...
"A young man approached Jesus and said, 'Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?' He answered him, 'Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.'" ~ Mt...
"The two shall become as one." ~ Mt 19:5 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: In marriage, the Lord miraculously makes a man and a woman into one flesh. This divine unity is unbreakable and irreversible. What God has joined together, man must not separate (Mt 19:6). The Lord also creates...
"Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of...
"Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of...
"Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me." ~ Mt 18:4-5 (full readings) . Alice's Reflections: It’s pretty clear that humility and trust are not highly valued in today’s world. If anything,...
"Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~ 2 Cor 9:6-10 (full readings) . Paige's Reflections: Being thankful for what you have been blessed with, kind actions towards others, and prayer will strengthen your faith. Any kind act towards someone could...
"Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~ 2 Cor 9:6-10 (full readings) . Paige's Reflections: Being thankful for what you have been blessed with, kind actions towards others, and prayer will strengthen your faith. Any kind act towards someone could...
"Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. ….." ~ Mt 16:24-28 (full readings) . Paul's Reflections: Jesus poses some probing questions. He challenges our assumptions about what is most important, our priorities, and our faith in...
"For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, ‘'his is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.'" ~ 2 Pt 1:17 (full readings) . Fr. Jonathan's Reflections: Today we celebrate the Feast of the...
"Jesus then said in reply, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your wish will come to pass.' That very moment her daughter got better." ~ Mt 15:28 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: The summer is almost over, but hopefully you and your family were able to experience a little R and...
"Peter said to Him in reply, 'Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.' He said, 'Come.' Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he...
"Jesus said to them, 'No prophet is without honor except in his native place, indeed in his own house.'" ~ Mt 13:57 (full readings) . Rich's Reflections: We as Christians expect Planned Parenthood to be our enemies, but we are usually shocked when our friends, even our own family, reject and...
