Browsing the September 2014 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 21: 28-32)…Weekend of 9/27-28/2014 …The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 9/25/14
One of the most often quoted lines is “Actions speak louder than words.” How true that is! In this weekend’s Gospel passage we see an illustration of this quote. The story has to do with a father and his two sons. The father gives a direction to the first son and the son says, ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 20: 1-16)…Weekend of 9/20-21/2014 …The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 9/22/14
As I think you know, I spent most of my adult years in school as a teacher and principal. As I look back, I can say that kids were quick to assert “This isn’t fair!!!” They were advocates of everyone being treated the same and no one being treated as a ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (John 3: 13-17)…Weekend of 9/13-14/2014 …The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Posted by John Craver on 9/14/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear an often quoted Gospel verse. No doubt you have had the experience of watching a sports event on TV and when the camera spans the crowd, you have seen someone hold up a sign that says “John 3:16.” Did you ever take the ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 18: 15-20)…Weekend of 9/6-7/2014 …Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 9/05/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear about our responsibilities to one another as members of the “Christian Community.” When we are baptized, we are brought into a community of faith…and just like in a family; there are certain expectations in our dealings with the other people who ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 16: 21-27)…Weekend of 8/30-31/2014 …Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 9/05/14
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, Jesus gives all of His followers, including us, some tough news!!! What He says is this…if we REALLY want to be His follower, to walk in His footsteps, then we must be ready for the “hard stuff.” He goes on to see that following ... Read More »