Gospel Reflections

In today’s Gospel, when Jesus’ apostles asked Him, “Increase our faith,” it sounded like such a sincere request — and it was. Mind you, that wasn’t a request by non-believers, or in our present era, atheists and the godless — to have faith — because they are faithless. In this …

I don’t know about non-Catholics—meaning, members of Christian sects, followers of non-Christian religions, and even atheists—but one thing I’ve consistently noticed about the Catholics I have known, including me, particularly those who attend Mass and practice devotions, or are considered practicing Catholics, is that they seem to be spared from …

J.M.J. March 19 is a date I never forget—the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Mary’s husband and the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since the time I consecrated myself to him, I have always considered him my father, my protector, and my guide. My whole family also made our consecration …

I’ve been seeking a greater understanding of yesterday’s Gospel passage, John 14:1-12, which contains the well-known quote from Jesus: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I’d like to share with you the insights I’ve gained through my …

The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus invites us to reflect on a powerful question: If Jesus were to arrive today, in our time, just as He did during the time of His disciples, would we recognize Him? My Reflection 1. I often wonder, putting myself …

His story is one of the most well-known accounts in the New Testament, and he even earned the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” I often wonder why the Apostle Thomas doubted when the disciples told him that they had seen the Risen Jesus. Did he doubt the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Was …

In the Gospel yesterday, two of Jesus’ disciples were on their way to Emmaus, yet failed to recognize Him. As He walked with them, Jesus interpreted for them what refers to Him in all the Scriptures. Their hearts burning for all that He said, they asked Jesus to stay with …

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In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus gives instructions to the Twelve, His 12 Apostles, on how to carry out His prophetic, priestly, kingly mission to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives power and authority to His disciples to heal the physically sick, and the spiritually sick …

On this day, January 25, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle. There is much more meaning to discover and appreciate in his story. We hear the name of Saint Paul the Apostle almost every Sunday Mass. The Epistles of Paul or Letters of …