Holy Thursday Thursday, April 1, 2021 John 13:1-15 Reflection by Betty Ramser As I reflected on John 13:1-15, I was first struck by the emphasis on the washing of the disciples’ feet instead of the Eucharist, his Body and …
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 28, 2021 Mark 11:1-10 and Mark 14:1 – 15:47 Reflection by Deacon Ralph and Jane Bartley Christians around the world celebrate Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey with …
Solemnity of the Annunciation Thursday, March 25, 2021 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection by Barbara Trompeter and Patti Nash In the Gospel reading of the Annunciation, Mary is troubled and afraid by what the angel was telling her. She did not …
Fifth Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 21, 2021 John 11:1-45 Reflection by Jerry & Darlene Sheehan This Gospel reading is from Year A, the cycle of readings traditionally used on this Sunday of Lent whenever a community is preparing to …
Solemnity of Saint Joseph Friday, March 19, 2021 Matthew 1:16,18-21,24a Reflection by David Dutschke A reflection on St. Joseph, husband to Mary and step-father to Jesus. The readings today are what we know about St. Joe. He is one …
Fourth Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 14, 2021 John 9:1-41 Reflection by Lucy Geerer This Gospel reading is from Year A, the cycle of readings traditionally used on this Sunday of Lent whenever a community is preparing to welcome new …
Feast of Saint Frances of Rome Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Matthew 18:21-35 Reflection by Jo-Dee Jackson Happy feast day of Saint Frances of Rome! Our Gospel starts with Jesus telling us to forgive others seventy-seven times. Wow! That’s a …
Third Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 7, 2021 John 4:5-42 Reflection by Mary Parola For the next three Sundays, we will be spending time with the Gospel readings from Year A, which are traditionally used whenever a community is …
Second Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 28, 2021 Mark 9:2-10 Reflection by John Wilcox This Gospel on the Transfiguration directs my thinking toward our resurrection after our deaths. Jesus’ clothes become dazzlingly white, brighter than any earthly bleach could …
February 25, 2021 – As more and more members of our parishes are able to get the COVID vaccine, we’re starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s still a long tunnel. And since we …