Author: Phrogge

Today’s Gospel Story for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (John 3:13-17) reminds us “For God so loved the world . . . Abba did not send…

Today’s Gospel Story (Luke 14:25-33) seems kind of intense. Jesus realized that many were not taking his teaching  seriously, so he became more forceful. He was teaching people who were…

Today’s Gospel Story (Luke 14:1, 7-14) is a reminder not to be impressed with our self-importance, which is pretty much how the majority report sees it. The minority report is…

In today’s Gospel Story, (Luke 13:22-30  Jesus says, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough”.…

In today’s Gospel Story (Luke 12:49-53) Jesus talks about bringing division, not peace. In the First Reading Jeremiah comes close to losing his life because the rulers did not like…

In today’s Gospel Story (Luke 12:32-48) Jesus is alerting his followers to be ready to recognize him in unexpected times: “at an hour you do not expect, the Son of…

The Psalm Verse for today is: “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts”. This is a good phrase to base my life on, if I am willing…

In today’s Gospel Story (Luke 11:1-13) Jesus gives his followers a version of what we know as the Our Father and talks with them about the importance of prayer. This…

Today’s Gospel Story (Luke 10:25-37) is one of the most familiar stories in the Gospel, Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan. The majority report sees it as telling us about…

In today’s Gospel Story (Luke 10:1-12, 17-20) Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs to bring his message and his peace to towns where he had not yet been but…