Soften Troubled Hearts – Reflection on John 14:27-31A Throughout recorded history, there have been many periods where the world is unsettled. There are constant significant disruptions by the destructive power of the “ruler of the world” (Satan) with wars, genocide, and terrorism. Each day brings new situations that can place…
Category: Ordinary Time
John 14:21-26 Reflection – Jesus Revealed
Jesus Revealed – Reflection on John 14:21-26 John points us to Judas (not Iscariot) to ask a wondrous question that is still frequently asked by each of us at one time or another. Why not reveal Yourself as You did in the mystery of the meal? The answer may seem…
John 15:1-8 Reflection – Jesus is Within
Jesus is Within – John 15:1-8 Reflection When you walk through a forest in prayer, do you have a heightened sense of surroundings, constantly looking in all directions to take in the view? Doesn’t avoiding roots, rocks, and stray branches in the path seem easy? In some chores, like lawn…
John 14:7-14 Reflection – Ask in My Name
John 14:7-14 Reflection – Ask in My Name Undoubtedly, Christ’s mysterious impression has gently called you to do something or profoundly be present for someone. Preparing to do or be in these situations can require deep prayer before the encounter. Sometimes, to be a witness for Jesus by participating with…
John 14:1-6 Reflection – Dwelling Places
Horizons are a fascinating faith concept. Depending on environmental conditions as I approach them, they approach me or sometimes as they move away, I move with them. The horizon is seemingly just slightly out of our touch but obviously there. As a metaphor, isn’t heaven there but we are not quite yet in the dwelling place Christ tells us the Father has for us? If Christ is our way, already there; are we not almost touching it as we move with Him?
Mark 16:15-20 Reflection – The Good News
The Good News – Mark 16:15-20 Reflection I must keep reminding myself that there is a short list of what Jesus requests from us. Believe, be baptized, then go into all the world to proclaim the Good News. If we use Jesus’s name in faith and love, there will be…
John 12:44-50 Reflection – Light of Jesus
Light of Jesus – Reflection on John 12:44-50 Imagine you are responsible for the lives of many on a ship. It is a very dark night. A storm surrounds you, you have limited visibility, and the seas are rough. However, you have faith and confidence in your tasks. In the…
John 10:22-30 Reflection – Greater than all Else
Greater than all Else – Reflection on John 10:22-30 The gift of Jesus is greater than all else because once received and accepted, you are blessed, as Christ cannot be snatched away. Growth in humility is one of the clues that you are maximizing the gift of hearing His voice.…
John 10:1-10 Reflection – Hear His Voice
Hear His Voice – John 10:1-10 Reflection If you have been around sheep, you know that they bond very closely with their shepherd. This is the case with many types of animals. I know this firsthand as I have chickens. When my chickens realize I am present, they immediately run…
John 10:11-18 Reflection – Good Shepard
Guided by the Good Shepard – Reflection on John 10:11-18 Many years ago, at the software company I own, our computer servers at work crashed due to a massive virus/hack attack. At first, I thought it may have been catastrophic enough to destroy my company. However, we had enough backups…