Browsing the August 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 16: 13-20)…Weekend of 8/23-24/2014 …Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 8/21/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear what many believe to be the most important recorded question in all of Sacred Scripture. Jesus asks Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” This is a question for the ages! It’s a question that each of us should be answering ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 15: 21-28)…Weekend of 8/16-17/2014 …Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 8/16/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we have a great lesson in perseverance. A woman approaches Jesus and asks for help for her daughter who is “tormented by a demon.” Curiously, Jesus doesn’t answer right away, but the woman persists despite the urging of the disciples to “take a ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 14: 22-33)…Weekend of 8/9-10/2014 …Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 8/08/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we receive yet another glimpse of the humanness of Jesus. After feeding the thousands, using just a few loaves a bread a couple of fish, He decides to send the disciples ahead in the boat while He dismisses the crowd. Finally, He is ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 14: 13-21)…Weekend of 8/2-3/2014 …Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 7/31/14
In this weekend’s Gospel, we initially get a view of the humanness of Jesus. The passage tells us that “when Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, He withdrew in a boat to a deserted place.” No doubt, He wanted to have some quiet time to grieve the passing ... Read More »