Tag Archives: Sunday Gospel

20110329 Jesus said to her, “Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You people worship what you do not understand; we worship what we understand, because salvation … Continue reading →

20110119 John 1:29 – 34 We can see in John a model of humility and purpose. He gives his life to bear witness to One of Whom he says twice “I did not know Him” – so undemanding of God, … Continue reading →

Lectio: Luke 18: 9 -14, the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. Meditatio: The two men pray, one proud, the other humble. The pharisee was not even thinking of God, or even thought that … Continue reading →

Lectio: “But when He comes, will the Son of Man find faith on the earth?” Meditatio: It is always scary when Jesus asks a question. For all the prophecy that He might utter, He leaves the ultimate responsibility for the … Continue reading →

Lectio: Luke 18:1 – 8 – the parable of the unjust judge who eventually decides to help the widow; the need to pray always; will there be faith on earth? Meditatio: Jesus said that His Father will answer the prayers … Continue reading →

Lectio: Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers and only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Him. Meditatio: The returning Samaritan was deeply grateful “and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him”. How is it possible to ever … Continue reading →

Lectio: “We have done what we were obliged to do.” Meditatio: Many of us would like to rest here. Many of us constantly count the cost of what we do and compare our contributions with those of others. Usually we … Continue reading →

Lectio: Luke 17:5-10 – ” … Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have … Continue reading →

Lectio: 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. (Luke 16:20-21) Meditatio: … Continue reading →