Be Made Well – Reflection on John 5:1-16 In the ordinary course of accepting Jesus as Savior, through prayer and responding to the needs of others, there will be obstacles in the journey. We can counter these difficulties with the continuous desire to keep Jesus’ love at the top of…
Category: Ordinary Time
John 3:14-21 Reflection – Darkness into Light
Darkness into Light – Reflection on John 3:14-21 Have you experienced stepping outside in the dark of the evening and looking up at a light to see moths and other bugs attracted to it? We can have this experience when looking at or thinking of the Cross. In front of…
John 4:43-54 Reflection – Royal Official
Be the Royal Official – Reflection on John 4:43-54 As believers, we can be the royal official, knowing that Christ brings life-giving water before and after death. Among the signs is rebirth as we become saved and selfless, among the numerous effects. I am sure you have asked for and…
John 9:1-41 Reflection – I was blind
I Was Blind but Now I See – Reflection on John 9:1-41 God listens intently to sinners; otherwise, I suspect there would be very little spiritual communication between God and anyone in the world. Even with imperfections, Jesus helps us be grateful, learn how to forgive, and use His gifts.…
Luke 18:9-14 Reflection – Be Merciful to Me
Be Merciful to Me – Reflection on Luke 18:9-14 I look forward to the sacred times when I can voice my serious sins during Reconciliation. With my complete trust in the process, I believe I receive God’s forgiveness. It may sound odd, but I find it far more difficult to…
Mark 12:28-34 Reflection – Not Far from the Kingdom
Not Far from the Kingdom – Reflection on Mark 12:28-34 Unless we willingly participate with God to love our neighbor, I believe souls atrophy to be hidden deep within. God has given us the free will to let the Holy Spirit breathe and animate our souls to combine with the nature…
Luke 11:14-23 Reflection – Grace Blazing
Grace Blazing in Our Eyes – Luke 11:14-23 Reflection What do we hear in our restlessness and desire to change the world? Distractions that cause us to do this or that, or do we more appropriately ignore the noise and allow the embrace of Jesus’s love? As a weapon against…
Matthew 5:17-19 Reflection – The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule – Reflection on Matthew 5:17-19 We must carefully interpret the law that God has breathed into Scripture. While we try to avoid what man creates outside of the Spirit’s inspiration, it is challenging. Consider the critical thought of Jesus on the commandments throughout the Gospels about loving…
Matthew 18:21-35 Reflection – Forgiveness
Forgiveness – Matthew 18:21-35 Reflection It does not seem that long ago when I learned I had to fall to my knees more often. Once we do that, we can begin actively forgiving, even when the situation seems unworthy. Undoubtedly, embracing situations when the battle inside resists is challenging. Trusting…
Luke 4:24-30 Reflection – Pass Through the Crowd
Pass Through the Crowd – Luke 4:24-30 Reflection Have you ever stepped into a crowd and felt that you may be the only person who practiced any faith? It is a surreal situation as your internal antenna immediately goes up, and you must decide to exit or seek God’s help.…