Browsing the October 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (John 6: 37-40)…Weekend of 11/1-2/2014 …All Souls Day

Posted by John Craver on 10/30/14

This weekend’s passage from the Holy Gospel is brief, but filled with hope!  Listen to this verse, “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life.”  This verse indicates that God wills to save all people.  We are encouraged ... Read More »

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 34-40)…Weekend of 10/25-26/2014 …The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by John Craver on 10/23/14

We have all kinds of “guidelines” that keep us on the right path.  What we remember first, of course, are all those tidbits of important info from our mothers as we were growing up…and even in our adult years!  I’m sure you can make a list just like I can.  Here are ... Read More »

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 15-21)…Weekend of 10/18-19/2014 …The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by John Craver on 10/20/14

In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear about the Pharisees once again trying to trip up Jesus. They pose a question that they think He will stumble on.  Jesus outsmarts them.  The question had to do with what do we owe the government and what do we owe to God.  Jesus ... Read More »

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 1-14)…Weekend of 10/11-12/2014 …The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by John Craver on 10/09/14

In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear yet another parable (story with a message).  I think that when you read it or hear it, you might say, “Hey, that has happened to me!”  Do you remember the time you decided to have a party, invited all the people who ... Read More »

Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 21: 33-43)…Weekend of 10/4-5//2014 …The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by John Craver on 10/02/14

In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, Jesus tells what is called an “allegorical parable.”  An allegory is a method used in literature and art to suggest a meaning that is not literal. When a character in a story is considered allegory, it most often symbolizes a “type of person.” ... Read More »