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Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: The everyday challenge of the Trinity

Living with Christ Jun 14, 2019 0

West Texas is a privileged area for astronomers. In some places it is so dark that the night is called boca del lobo, or the wolf’s mouth. When stargazers ponder the dark night, a feeling of wonder and awe floods their heart. And some of…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: Celebrating our widespread Church

Living with Christ Jun 6, 2019 0

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. On Pentecost, we celebrate the birth of our Church, born in the Spirit promised by Jesus himself. The reading from the Acts of the Apostles describes for us the diversity present in the first…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Gospel reflection: When Jesus seems far away

Living with Christ May 30, 2019 0

The Ascension can feel like a lonely feast. Just as the disciples were still reveling in the joy of having Jesus with them, he leaves them a second time. One can only imagine the pithy comments they might have exchanged in response to the…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: ‘Do not be afraid!’

Living with Christ May 24, 2019 0

In Sunday’s Gospel we can tell that Jesus’ followers are troubled. Their teacher and friend is explaining that he will be leaving them very soon, and they are worried and anxious because they don’t know what the future will bring. So he…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: Love — Are we up to the challenge?

Living with Christ May 17, 2019 0

In Jerusalem, Jews are forbidden to walk on parts of Temple Mount in order to prevent possible desecration of the Holy of Holies, the place where, in the Temple of Solomon, the tablets of the Ten Commandments given to Moses were kept. So…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: How is God offering you life?

Living with Christ May 10, 2019 0

Televangelists often preach that those who follow Jesus will find health, wealth, and happiness. These preachers assure their audience that God’s blessings will keep them from any suffering or struggle. Sunday’s readings bring us back to…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: ‘Do you love me?’

Living with Christ May 3, 2019 0

If you’ve ever gone fishing without any luck, the last thing you want to hear is somebody telling you what you should have done. In John’s Gospel, the recently crucified Jesus appeared before the frustrated fishermen. These disciples were…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Sunday Gospel reflections: Jesus takes us by the hand

Living with Christ Apr 26, 2019 0

What were some of Jesus’ first words as he emerged from his tomb? “Peace be with you,” he announced — a message repeated again and again in the Gospels. What is this “peace”— a word that is time-worn in our day — that carries such an…

Sunday Gospel Reflections

Easter Sunday Gospel reflection: A sudden rush of joy!

Living with Christ Apr 21, 2019 0

Sunday's Gospel of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb captures the central mystery of our faith in a very personal and intimate way. Anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a loved one can identify with the darkness, grief, and confusion…

Lent

Good Friday Gospel reflection: We are forgiven!

Living with Christ Apr 19, 2019 0

“Then handed him over to them to be crucified” (John 19:16). There are at least a thousand lessons to be learned at Calvary, and then there are the mysteries beyond these lessons, which bring us to the shores of an endless sea. But in…

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