Browsing the July 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 13: 44-52)…Weekend of 7/26-27/2014 …Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 7/24/14
In this weekend’s Gospel Jesus wraps up his messages from the last several weeks of using parables. He praises those “wise men and women” who have listened carefully, understood, and responded to his message. This week, He gives us a “triple play” of messages as He tries to describe what “the Kingdom ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 13: 24-43)…Weekend of 7/19-20/2014 …Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 7/17/14
In this weekend’s Gospel Jesus once again uses a parable (story) to advance His message about the “Kingdom of God.” The story we hear is called the “Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.” Here’s the story…Jesus presents a wise and patient God who allows both good and the evil to ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 13: 1-23)…Weekend of 7/12-13/2014 …Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 7/14/14
This weekend’s Gospel establishes an expectation for those of us who claim to be Christians. Are you ready…here it is!!! Jesus calls each of us to be a MISSIONARY! We usually think of that word in the context of a faraway place with people very much unlike ourselves. But, think about it, people ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 11: 25-30)…Weekend of 7/5-6/2014 …Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 7/14/14
This weekend’s Gospel includes a sentence that is very familiar to us…Jesus assures us that no matter how heavy we think our burdens are in life, He will be there to support us. He says, “Come to Me all you who labor and are weary and I will give ... Read More »