by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 2:1-5 Reading II: Romans 13:11-14 GOSPEL: Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus, Can’t I Sleep? In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus gives us this command, “Stay awake!” I find this to be a concern, because I enjoy sleeping. For me a good night’s sleep is one of...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Reading II: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 GOSPEL: Luke 18:9-14 At Least I’m Not Like That Guy I’m probably not the best person to be writing a reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel. I have a close friend who says my motto should be “I’m humble...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Acts 1:1-11 Reading II: Ephesians 4:1-13 GOSPEL: Mark 16:15-20 Mission Impossible? In last week’s Gospel Jesus, the Holy One, the Savior of the world, did something absolutely amazing: he called us “friends.” In this weekend’s readings – for the Ascension...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Exodus 22:20-26 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 22:34-40 Putting Jesus in the Middle The Pharisees and Sadducees did not see eye to eye. They disagreed about the right way to practice their religion. Sometimes they disagreed so strongly...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Featured, Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Reading II: Philippians 2:1-11 GOSPEL: Matthew 21:28-32 Being Sick? For the entire week before writing this reflection, I was sick with a cold. I don’t do “sick” well. The stubborn part of me refuses to be mastered by my illness. I...
