Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
“Lord”, the Canaanite woman said, “help me.” Jesus replied: “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the house-dogs.” She retorted: “Ah yes, Sir; but […]
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
At once, Jesus called out to them, saying: “Courage, it is I! Do not be afraid.” It was Peter who answered: “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come […]
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
When it was evening, the disciples approached Jesus and said: “This is a deserted place, and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the […]
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said: ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied: ‘…I am a very young man unskilled in leadership…Give […]
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
“The kingdom of God may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the […]
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
The disciples came and asked Jesus: “Why do you talk to them (the crowd) in parables?” He replied: “You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. […]
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
“You have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, and have revealed them to little ones…” “Take up my yoke and learn from me, for I am meek […]
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and those who welcome me welcome the God who sent me. Anyone who welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will have a […]
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
“Do not fear those who deprive the body of life but cannot destroy the soul. Rather, fear him who can destroy both body and soul in hell.” […]
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection on the Sunday readings
Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and every sickness. Matthew 9: 36 – 10: 8 One […]