Gospel Reflection

“Blessed Are You Poor” There are words of Jesus that comfort us immediately, and there are other words that first unsettle us before they reveal their grace. Today’s Gospel does both. Jesus lifts His eyes toward His disciples and declares, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” He speaks of those … Read more

“God With Us” At first, the long genealogy with which Saint Matthew begins his Gospel may seem like little more than a succession of unfamiliar names. Yet the Church does not proclaim these names without purpose. Behind every name there is a life, a family, a struggle, a promise, a failure, an act of faith. … Read more

“Stretch Out Your Hand” There is something deeply unsettling in today’s Gospel. Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath, and there before Him is a man whose right hand is withered. He carries a visible weakness, perhaps one that has shaped his work, his relationships and his place within the community for many years. Yet … Read more

“If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” The Gospel before us today speaks to one of the greatest challenges of every age: how do we respond when relationships are wounded by sin, misunderstanding, or failure? Jesus does not offer a path of resentment or revenge. Instead, He shows us the way of … Read more

“The Son of Man Is Lord of the Sabbath” When the Law Meets Human Need In today’s Gospel, Jesus and His disciples are walking through the grain fields on the Sabbath. The disciples are hungry. As they walk, they pluck some heads of grain, rub them between their hands and eat. It seems like such … Read more