GOSPEL REFLECTIONS

OCTOBER 12, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s gospel, we hear the parable of ten lepers who cry out to Jesus and ask Him to heal them. Jesus does not...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s Gospel, within the context of a discussion about faith, Our Lord explains what the dynamics of charity (i.e., supernatural love) look like...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In his general audience on September 24, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a very simple appeal. At the end of his catechesis, he simply...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the story of the parable of the dishonest steward. The steward had been found out by his master to...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

“With their patience worn out by the journey…” This is how our first reading begins, describing the condition of the Israelites as they wander...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today’s Gospel, Our Lord says, “Anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” This passage, of course,...

AUGUST 31, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Given the counsel of today’s Gospel, I am not sure that Jesus would pass an Emily Post etiquette quiz. Miss Manners would likely tell...

AUGUST 24, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

“Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off.” My high school cross-country coach used to say this when he made us do any sort...

AUGUST 17, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Jesus said to His disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is...