by Nick Popadich | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 GOSPEL: Matthew 1:18-24 In the Most Unlikely of Places Advent is a holy time, yet we often get swept up in the shopping rush and materialism that has all but taken over the season. We will soon be hearing the readings...
by Deacon Jim Corder | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Reading II: James 5:7-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 11:2-11 Be Careful What You Pray For! A lady was looking for the perfect Birthday Card for her husband and eventually she found it. On the outside, it said “Sweetheart, you are the answer to my...
by Angie Ledbetter | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading II: Romans 15:4-9 GOSPEL: Matthew 3:1-12 It’s hard to be a leader. In fact, it’s much easier to sit back and be an observer, a critic or an armchair quarterback. Who in this world wants to constantly be in the driver’s seat when the...
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 Jacki Popadich | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 Babe, the Shepherd-King? Have you ever seen the movie Babe? It’s an oldie but a goodie – mid-90s – but if you spend much time around small children, you...