Browsing the October 2015 archive of Blog, Gospel Readings & Homilies
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Mark 10: 46-52…Weekend of 10/24-25/2015…Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/25/15
In today’s Holy Gospel, we find the familiar story of Bartimaeus, the blind man. His meeting with Jesus gave Bartimaeus the gift of sight, after being blind, most likely from birth. Can you imagine receiving this gift of sight? I can’t! I value my sight so much, I can’t even think about not having it, much ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Mark 10: 35-45…Weekend of 10/17-18/2015…Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/18/15
In this weekend’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we find a description of “servant leadership.” Are you familiar with that term? “Servant leadership” refers to the type of “leader” Jesus was…not a leader interested in worldly power or fame, but rather a leader who was intent upon serving others and lifting them up. Jesus ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Mark 10: 17-30…Weekend of 10/10-11/2015…Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/08/15
In today’s Holy Gospel, we find three distinct scenarios with a message: a narrative about Jesus ‘encounter with a rich man…Jesus’ sayings about wealth as a possible obstacle to following Him… and Jesus’ promise of reward for those who share material possessions with the needy. Jesus reminded the rich man ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Mark 10: 2-16…Weekend of 10/3-4/2015…Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time...
Posted by John Craver on 10/04/15
Today’s readings from scripture remind us about the bond of love that marriage creates between two people, a bond that God desires to be permanent. The readings challenge spouses to practice the same fidelity that their ever-faithful God practices with each of them. It demands that they should work at becoming the ... Read More »