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Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 34-40)…Weekend of 10/25-26/2014 …The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/23/14
We have all kinds of “guidelines” that keep us on the right path. What we remember first, of course, are all those tidbits of important info from our mothers as we were growing up…and even in our adult years! I’m sure you can make a list just like I can. Here are ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 15-21)…Weekend of 10/18-19/2014 …The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/20/14
In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear about the Pharisees once again trying to trip up Jesus. They pose a question that they think He will stumble on. Jesus outsmarts them. The question had to do with what do we owe the government and what do we owe to God. Jesus ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 22: 1-14)…Weekend of 10/11-12/2014 …The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/09/14
In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, we hear yet another parable (story with a message). I think that when you read it or hear it, you might say, “Hey, that has happened to me!” Do you remember the time you decided to have a party, invited all the people who ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “Gospel Question of the Week” (Matthew 21: 33-43)…Weekend of 10/4-5//2014 …The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 10/02/14
In today’s passage of the Holy Gospel, Jesus tells what is called an “allegorical parable.” An allegory is a method used in literature and art to suggest a meaning that is not literal. When a character in a story is considered allegory, it most often symbolizes a “type of person.” ... Read More »
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 »
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 »