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In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 22:1-14) Jesus tells a parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son”. Since the…

In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 21:33-43) Jesus tells the Parable of the Vineyard. This is one that is not easy to summarize or interpret. The majority report sees it as…

In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 21:28-32) Jesus tells the parable of two brothers being asked by their father to work in the vineyard. One says yes but doesn’t go, and…

In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 20:1-16a) a wealthy landowner hires several different groups of workers to labor in his vineyard. They work different shifts, but all get paid the same…

Today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 18:21-35) and the other readings, talk about forgiveness and compassion, “How often must I forgive?, As many as seven times? Jesus answered, “I say to you,…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mt 18:15-20) Jesus says, “where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in their midst.”  He also teaches his followers how…

In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 16:21-27) Jesus is having a discussion with his disciples about what it means to follow him. He lets them know it will not be easy.…

Today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 16:13-20) is Jesus teaching his followers. The majority opinion sees it as scriptural “proof” that Jesus founded a church and made St Peter the first pope.…

In today’s Gospel Story (Matthew 15:21-28) Jesus, using nasty remarks, initially refuses to help a woman whose daughter is possessed by a demon. After she keeps asking, he relents and…

In today’s Gospel Story (Mt 14:22-33) some disciples are in a boat when a bad storm comes up and they are terrified. They see Jesus walking on the water and…