Browsing the March 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (John 9: 1-41)…Weekend of 3/29-30/2014…The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Posted by John Craver on 3/25/14
In this week’s Gospel passage, Jesus performs an unbelievable miracle. He gives a man who was born blind his sight back. Can you imagine it? You might think, “Oh, that’s nice, but it has nothing to do with me!” Think again. We are ALL blind, perhaps not physically blind, but certainly we are all ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (John 5: 5-42)…Weekend of 3/22-23/2014…The Third Sunday of Lent
Posted by John Craver on 3/25/14
In this week’s Gospel passage, we hear the familiar story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan Woman at the well. One of the focal points in this passage is WATER. This Samaritan woman is given an opportunity to receive living water from Jesus. Jesus first speaks to the woman and asks for a drink. Seems ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 17: 1-9)…Weekend of 3/15-16/2014…The Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by John Craver on 3/09/14
In this week’s Gospel passage, we hear of the wonderful experience that a few of the apostles had with Jesus…the Transfiguration. Can you imagine being there? It must have been overwhelming for the apostles to see Jesus transfigured…“his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” One of ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 4: 1-11)…Weekend of 3/8-9/2014…The First Sunday of Lent
Posted by John Craver on 3/06/14
In this week’s Gospel passage, we are reminded of three Lenten qualities that we are encouraged to adopt if we want Lent to be a meaningful experience: prayer, fasting, and reconciliation. You know the story in this Gospel passage…we are told of Jesus being tempted in the desert by the devil. When ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 6: 24-34)…Weekend of 3/1-2/2014…The 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 3/03/14
In this week’s Gospel passage, we are challenged to take a look at our priorities. Specifically, we are asked about where God falls in our line-up of priorities. Hmmm…that could be a mind blowing experience for each of us…if we are honest in our assessment. Is God at the top of your ... Read More »