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 »

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 7/24/23

My Dear People, 

The idea of a hidden treasure not seen by everyone is appropriate for this chapter’s theme about the kingdom not being fully revealed to all. Like the treasure buried in a field, something of great value is present in the kingdom Jesus proclaims, but very few ... Read More »

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 7/18/23

My Dear People,

There is a dramatic shift in Jesus’ teaching method. He spoke to them at length in parables. This is the first time Matthew specifically uses the word parables to describe Jesus’ teaching. While Jesus occasionally spoke in parables before, here He suddenly addresses the crowds “at ... Read More »

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 7/11/23

My Dear People

Here we are privileged to listen as Jesus addressing His Father in prayer. This is a rare opportunity for readers in Matthew. Only twice more will we hear the Messiah speaking intimately with the Father—when He surrenders Himself to suffering in Gethsemane (26:39,42) and when He ... Read More »

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 6/26/23

My Dear People, 

Happy Independence Day to everyone, and may God Bless America!

We need Jesus in our country and in our lives. The gospel today clearly tells us how we should follow Jesus and in what priority we are to place Him. 

Jesus speaks of being worthy.  In ... Read More »

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 6/19/23

My Dear People, 

In the first reading today, Jeremiah is reminding the people what they are doing wrong.  Since they do not appreciate it, they attack him. “Denounce! Let us denounce him!” they say.  Jeremiah, aware that he is being targeted, concludes all who were once his friends are ... Read More »

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 6/13/23

My Dear People,

Congratulations to all the graduates. May God bless you in your future. 

We read from Exodus where Moses goes up the mountain to converse with God. This is an extremely important moment in the history of salvation. At the foot of Sinai, God promises the Tribes ... Read More »

Corpus Christi 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 6/08/23

My Dear People,

Today’s Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is a feast during which we should pause and reflect on the Eucharist and its importance. Chapter 6 of John describes the importance of Jesus in the Eucharist.  

Jesus explains, in high biblical imagery for God’s wisdom ... Read More »

The Most Holy Trinity 2023

Posted by Christy .. on 6/08/23

My Dear People, 

Having set forth Jesus’ teaching about eternal life, which by His cross is made available to us, and believers are born by the Spirit’s action, the Evangelist now penetrates to the heart of this Gospel’s message: For God so loved the world that He gave His ... Read More »