by Deacon Jim Corder | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21 GOSPEL: Luke 2:22-40 The Perfect Family The bond we have with our family is something that comes from God. This week, the scripture we hear can help us understand our role in our family. No, they’re not...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37 Happy New (Church) Year! Did you ever go to a party at a friend’s house when their parents weren’t home? Or perhaps you were the host of such a party when your parents...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Featured, Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 GOSPEL: Matthew 23:1-12 Are You Exalted? Last week the Pharisees asked Jesus what the most important commandment is, and Jesus responded by giving them what we now call “The Golden...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Featured, Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Reading II: Romans 12:1-2 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-27 Heaven is Coming Last Sunday, Peter received the Keys to the kingdom. This week, Jesus tells him, “Get behind me Satan.” Peter gets a lesson from Jesus on what one must do in...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Featured, Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13 Reading II: Romans 9:1-5 GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33 Finding God in All Places Does life today seem to be very noisy? Is peace and quiet hard to find? This weekend, the Gospel and the Old Testament readings will help us see that God can...