The Destruction of the Temple Foretold

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Thirty-Fourth Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 21: 5-11 The Gospel from today until end of Advent are full of warnings about the end times. Now on hearing about them am I to be terrified, not at all because God’s providence will see you/me through whatever […]

The True Kindred of Jesus

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Thirty-Third Week Of Ordinary Time   Matthew 12: 46-50 Today’s Gospel Jesus’ response must have surely surprised the disciples. His immediate respond “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” I assume the disciples were somewhat taken aback by Jesus’ question. After all, his words gave […]

The Attitude of Service

In today’s gospel reading Jesus is using an example that we see around to communicate to his disciples then and to us today that His way of leading is totally different compared to the leadership of the world. Worldly leaders can and use their influence unjustly and feel entitled to rewards and privileges simply because of their position. But, the way of Jesus suggests that serving others is a privilege in itself and no reward is necessary.

The Parable of the Great Dinner

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Thirty-First Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 14: 15-24 In today’s gospel the parable is not about showing courtesy to others. But, Jesus is once again teaching us a valuable spiritual truth. What is the point of the parable? It seems clear that the people who […]

The Parables on Mustard Seed and Yeast

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Thirtieth Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 13: 18-21 In today’s Gospel reading the “mustard seed” and the “leaven” is the Word of God. Jesus is reminding us that we are called to be “leaven” in today’s world. As Christians, we are called to share the […]

Watchful Slaves

Watchful Slaves

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Twenty-Ninth Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 12: 35-38 The gospel reading today calls us to be ALERT to the Lord’s coming and his presence. It is a call to be FAITHFUL, to be found ATTENTIVE to the Lord, whenever the Lord comes and knocks. We […]

Jesus on Cleanliness Inside – Out

Jesus on Cleanliness Inside - Out

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Twenty-Eight Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 11: 37-41 In today Gospel reading Jesus warned the people who had invited him over for a meal that they should take a look inside themselves. They were spending a great deal of time, energy, and worry over being […]

Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Twenty-Seventh Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 10: 38-42 In todays Gospel reading Martha demonstrates hospitality by welcoming Jesus. She then busies herself with the tasks of serving the guest. Meanwhile her sister Mary sits at Jesus’ feet, listening to his words. This pleasant story takes […]

The True Kindred of Jesus

The True Kindred of Jesus

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Twenty-Fifth Week Of Ordinary Time   Luke 8: 19-21 In today’s Gospel, we would naturally assume that Jesus would give first place to his family. But with one sentence ‘my mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into […]

The Judgment of the Nations

The Judgment of the Nations

Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday In The Twenty-Second Week Of Ordinary Time   Matthew 25: 31-46 Nowhere else does Jesus so explicitly tell us who’s going to Heaven and who’s going to Hell like he does in today’s Gospel. Now, how do we get on the sheep team? Well, the Good News is […]