Our Daily Reflections
In today’s Gospel, the seventy-two disciples come back excited. They have seen incredible things. They say to Jesus, “Lord, even the demons are subject to…
There is something deeply comforting about today’s feast: the Church reminds us that God’s care for us is not vague, distant, or abstract. Jesus says,…
In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the seventy-two out, and then tells them: “Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals.” In other words, do not…
In today’s Gospel, people come to Jesus and say, “I will follow you,” but then each one adds a condition. “First, let me do this.”…
One of the strange things about today’s feast is that it reminds us of something we often forget: the spiritual life is not passive. We…
In today’s Gospel, the disciples are arguing about who among them is the greatest. These are men who are walking with Jesus, listening to Jesus,…
In today’s Gospel, the disciples are amazed at everything Jesus is doing. People are impressed. There is excitement around Him. And right in the middle…
There is a question Jesus asks in today’s Gospel that sounds simple, but it is probably the most important question we will ever answer: “Who…
In today’s Gospel, Herod hears about Jesus and becomes curious. He has heard the stories. People are talking. Some say John the Baptist has been…
Today’s Gospel is simple. Jesus sends the Twelve out and tells them to take almost nothing with them: no walking stick, no sack, no food,…
In today’s Gospel. Jesus is told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” And His response is: “My mother and…
With today’s Gospel, if we are honest, most of us understand the workers who complain. They worked all day. Others came at the last hour.…
Jesus tells one of His simplest parables today: a sower goes out to sow seed. Some falls on the path, some on rock, some among…
There is something very easy to miss in today’s Gospel. Jesus is preaching, travelling, proclaiming the Kingdom of God – and then St Luke suddenly…
There are two sinners in the room in today’s Gospel, but only one of them knows it. The woman comes to Jesus with tears, perfume,…