Gospel Reflection

“New Wine Must Be Put into Fresh Wineskins” The Bridegroom Is With Us In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees and scribes come to Jesus with a question. They have noticed that the disciples of John fast, and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but the disciples of Jesus eat and drink. Beneath their question is something … Read more

“They Left Everything and Followed Him” Today’s Gospel takes us to the shore of the Lake of Gennesaret, where Simon Peter and his companions are coming to the end of a disappointing night. They have worked for hours, doing what they know best, yet they have caught nothing. Their nets are empty, their bodies are … Read more

“I Must Preach the Good News to the Other Cities Also” Today’s Gospel presents us with a beautiful picture of Jesus whose entire life is given for others. He enters Simon’s house and finds Simon’s mother in law suffering from a high fever. They speak to Him about her, and Jesus immediately draws near. He … Read more

“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen for his heritage.”Taken from Psalm 33: 12 – 13, 14 – 15, 20 – 21 (Response.) 12b To belong to God is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. Yet this Psalm reminds us that being chosen by the Lord is not simply a privilege; it is … Read more

“I Know Who You Are, the Holy One of God.” Today’s Gospel takes us into the synagogue at Capernaum, where Saint Luke presents an encounter that reveals something fundamental about Jesus Christ. The people have gathered on the Sabbath expecting what may have seemed like an ordinary day of prayer and listening to Scripture. Jesus … Read more