Author: Phrogge

Today is Trinity Sunday when we celebrate our belief in one God, three Persons. A good many of us were raised to believe the Trinity is a mystery that we…

In today’s Gospel Story for the feast of Pentecost (John 20:19-23) Jesus’ disciples had locked themselves in a room together because they were afraid of what the people might do…

In today’s Gospel Story for the Feast of the Ascension (Luke 24:46-53) Jesus again talks about “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” that would be preached to all nations in…

In today’s Gospel Story (John 14:23-29) Jesus says, “Whoever loves me will keep my word”, and, “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will…

Today’s Gospel Story (John 21:1-19) is Jesus telling some disciples how to fish, and then having a private conversation with Peter. For the majority report this is another story about…

Today’s Gospel Story (John 20:19-31) is Jesus coming through locked doors to see his friends. He gave them the Holy Spirit and told them to forgive sins. Thomas was not…

Today’s Gospel Story (John 20:1-9 tells us “Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the…

It is an interesting experience to read the Gospel stories and put myself in the different roles —  Jesus, the disciples, the people and bystanders — always ready to be…

Today’s Gospel Story (John 8:1-11) is the Woman caught in Adultery. Jesus says, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more”. The Gospel…

Today’s Gospel Story (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) is the very familiar Parable of the prodigal Son. The Psalm Verse is “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord”. The Psalm says…