Gospel Reflections

In the Gospel for the day, we read about the leper who begs Jesus to cure him. He says, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus, moved with pity for him, stretches His hand toward him, and replies, “I do will it. Be made clean.” Immediately, the man …

For this day, the Gospel of Mark tells us about Jesus as He begins His healing ministry, performing his very first recorded account—healing Simon’s mother-in-law. Saint Mark narrates that in Simon’s (Peter) house, his mother-in-law lays sick with a fever. They tell Jesus about her as soon as He enters …

Mass Readings for the Day: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13, Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6, Matthew 2:2; Matthew 2:1-12 The journey of the Magi to pay homage to Baby Jesus, guided by the Star of Bethlehem, is one of the most beloved stories for Catholics of all ages. Since early …

Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 5:5-15; Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Mark 9:6; Mark 1:7-11 or Luke 3-23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 The Gospel for this day invites us to reflect on the institution of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, beginning with Jesus, and how God has …

Mass Readings for the Day: 1 John 3:11-21; Psalm 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5; John 1:43-51 1.  In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus, in a straightforward invitation to the other Apostles, including Andrew and Peter, told them directly, “Come, follow me.” On the other hand, Nathanael (believed to be Saint Bartholomew the Apostle) …

We are now on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It’s interesting to note that the final day of the entire Advent season, which is always the 24th of December, also happens to be the last of the four Sundays of Advent this year (2017). As such, this Advent is shorter …

The Third Week of Advent begins with the “Gaudette Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice!” That is, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” This gleeful assertion started in the pre-Vatican II Latin antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper!” As such, the traditional theme for this week is Joy. Here are some more info on …

On the Second week of Advent, we continue our solemn preparations for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Let me share with you the traditional theme for this Sunday, and reflect on how it helps us remain in the path towards God in Heaven. 1. The second purple candle …

Most of the time, you’ll see that both enemies are at fault with each other, which has led to their disagreement or fight. Both share the blame. However, oftentimes too, you’ll realize that one is the real ‘good’ party, and the other is at the wrong. One says the truth, …

In the First Reading for this day, from the Old Testament, the Lord ordered the tradition of Jubilee that happened every 50 years. God laid out to Moses the rules for its observance so that their social order was maintained. It was to help restore social justice and balance in …