23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 8/31/23

My Dear People,

In order to achieve reconciliation and not condemnation, Jesus speaks to the Disciples informing them of the guidelines of their juridical and sacramental role in enforcing the authority to interpret the Law and who will dispense the forgiveness of sins for the New Covenant community. 

Jesus ... Read More »

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 8/28/23

My Dear People,

Last week we learned from the Gospel that Jesus is the Son of the Living God. This week Jesus goes on to explain the purpose and the reason for his incarnation. It states Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and ... Read More »

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 8/22/23

My Dear People,

In the gospel today in Matthew 16, Jesus is investing Peter with the role of royal steward in the kingdom that Jesus is establishing. Isaiah 22 is clearly the background of the promise of the “keys to the kingdom.” Isaiah 22 is the only passage of ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 8/15/23

My Dear People, 

Today we have two instances of prayer along with God. In the first reading, there is Elijah who went to Mt. Horeb. In the Gospel, we have Jesus who during the night goes up the mountain to pray. This is to show the importance of and ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 8/15/23

My Dear People, 

Today we have two instances of prayer along with God. In the first reading, there is Elijah who went to Mt. Horeb. In the Gospel, we have Jesus who during the night goes up the mountain to pray. This is to show the importance of and ... Read More »

The Transfiguration 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 8/15/23

My Dear People, 

Among the twelve Apostles, the Transfiguration scene bears witness to an inner circle which included Peter, James, and John. Jesus singled them out when He invited them to pray with Him in the garden of Gethsemane (26:37) at the beginning of His Passion. He took them ... Read More »