July 2024
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 14, 2024
The 12 apostles are sent out, what to do, what not to bring, poverty, Jesus working through them, the chance to go back and learn more from the Lord, shaking dust from feet, complex decisions.
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 7, 2024
Now Jesus is teaching in a synagogue, he is in his hometown, lack of faith, things not clicking, cousins and others nearby, ordinary moments, keep moving, not being stagnant, support from others within marriage.
June 2024
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 30, 2024
Jesus is with the crowd, Jairus steps forward asking that Jesus might heal his daughter, Jesus does so, on the way the heals a woman who is in a seemingly hopeless situation, power of touch, the people are astounded.
12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 23, 2024
Jesus falls asleep, they wake him, he calms the storm, growing in faith/trust, the Church facing adversity and Jesus helping us, patience, seeing the bigger picture, witnessing to the wonders of God, arrested by beauty.
11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 16, 2024
Jesus provides parables about the kingdom of God, he explains things in private, mystery dimension of God’s work, growth and flourishing, starting small, branches, Church, proclaiming the gospel, creative ways to communicate.
10th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 9, 2024
Jesus faces the crowd, he is greatly misunderstood, sin against the Holy Spirit discussed, doing the will of God, repenting, disdain, improving relationships, Jesus doesn’t overreact or ignore the accusation.
Corpus Christi Sunday
June 2, 2024
The preparations for the Passover, the Last Supper, This is my Body, This is my Blood, singing a hymn, what happened next, the surprises/mysteries happening here, connections to marriage, finding people to trust.
May 2024
Trinity Sunday
May 26, 2024
Jesus sends the apostles to make disciples, baptism, Trinity, brought into God’s family, Galilee, eleven of them, mountain, all nations, love overflowing into mission, connections to the sacraments and to marital separation.
Pentecost Sunday
May 19, 2024
Two short gospel passages that relate to the Holy Spirit, Advocate, Spirit of truth, receive the Holy Spirit, forgiveness of sins, locked door, Jesus shows up, sent, much more to say to you, balanced view of the past.
Ascension Sunday
May 12, 2024
Jesus sends disciples to all nations, accompanying signs, Jesus ascends into heaven, keeping eyes on what is above, mutual responsibility on finances, mission, Jesus working through us.
6th Sunday of Easter
May 5, 2024
Sharing in the joy of our Lord Jesus, friends not slaves, remaining, good results, being chosen, keeping the commandments, accepting responsibility, a two-way street, God allowing difficult seasons.
April 2024
5th Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
Jesus is the vine, we are the branches, bearing fruit, becoming a disciple, being pruned, trusting God in that, alignment between our desires and God’s desires, not keeping score, God sees big picture.
4th Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2024
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, he is Lord, connections to priests and bishops, he spreads a table for us, Jesus lays down his life for us, resurrection, hearing his voice, luggage brought into marriage, brokenness.
3rd Sunday of Easter
April 14, 2024
Again the Risen Lord shows up, peace be with you, flesh and bones, eating fish, inspiring words about fulfillment and forgiveness of sins, you are witnesses, a spouse’s point of view.
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 7, 2024
The Risen Jesus goes to the disciples, locked doors, peace, mercy, forgiveness of sins, Thomas, conditions, life in his name, not seeing Jesus, faith, how to stay connected, dealing with brokenness.
March 2024
Easter
March 31, 2024
Empty tomb, Mary Magdalene, 2 apostles run to the tomb, what is seen, didn’t fully understand yet, seeing and believing, navigating conflict, practicing, next step, new life from the risen Lord.
Palm Sunday
March 24, 2024
Holy Week begins, passage about Jesus lowering and rising, passage about Palm Sunday, what are you doing, colt, giving God honor and praise, Jesus is the king, bending the knee, Jesus is Lord.
5th Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2024
Jesus speaks about a grain of wheat, dying to self versus not dying to self, gift, drawing all people to himself, a few other connections, love being more than a feeling, dealing with setbacks, serving, purpose of life.
4th Sunday of Lent
March 10, 2024
Jesus speaks with Nicodemus, God so loved the world, verdict, gave His only Son, bringing ourselves into the light, finding mercy, not settling for darkness, serpent in the desert, Jesus on the cross, faith, habits, grace.
3rd Sunday of Lent
March 3, 2024
Jesus cleanses the temple, commerce and marketplace items do not belong in the holy place, sign value, connection to the resurrection, laughter, seeing the deeper meaning.
February 2024
2nd Sunday of Lent
February 28, 2024
Jesus and 3 of the apostles go to a mountain, Transfiguration happens, Moses and Elijah, a few insights, family traditions, creativity, moments of glory, consolation, strengthening of faith.
1st Sunday of Lent
February 15, 2024
Jesus driven into the desert, tempted, among wild beasts, he emerges victorious, connection to Adam, message of repentance, dealing with the setbacks of life, dealing with tests of faith.
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 11, 2024
Jesus heals a man with leprosy, awful disease, immediately gone, some comparisons, being made clean; a wedding begins an adventure, exploring, open to change; Jesus’ love and power.
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 4, 2024
The beautiful patterns of Jesus’ public ministry, healing one-on-one, healing large numbers of people, praying alone, moving onto the nearby villages, wedding day issues, sacraments that bring healing.
January 2024
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 28, 2024
Jesus teaches, and he heals the man with an unclean spirit; Jesus does these things with authority, the people notice, there is momentum and restoration available, deliverance from evil, freedom.
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 21, 2024
Fundamental message of Jesus to set the tone: Repent and believe; he calls 2 sets of brothers, fishermen, they immediately follow him, they leave behind their nets and the people they had worked with.
2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 14, 2024
Early days of Jesus’ public ministry, 2 disciples following him, what are you looking for? The invitation to come and you will see, we have found the Messiah, bringing someone to Jesus, name change, irritations not vanishing.
Feast of the Epiphany
January 7, 2024
The magi visit the newborn King, they seek him, Herod, Bethlehem is the destination, gifts for the Lord, going back another way, perspective on living separately prior to marriage.
December 2023
Feast of the Holy Family
December 31, 2023
The presentation in the temple, joyful, sorrow in there too, Simeon, Anna, Mary, Joseph, blessing, prophesy, God’s word being fulfilled, other insights and attempts to make connections, previous relationships disclosed.
4th Sunday of Advent
December 24, 2023
Setting the stage for Jesus’ birth, Annunciation, Gabriel, Mary being full of grace, her question, how is this going to work, Old Testaments references, name, sign, Mary’s words of consent, the effect.
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2023
Preparing for Jesus, the voice in the desert, John the Baptist – who he is and who he is not, boldness, clarity of mission, he testifies to the light, no perfect person in a marriage, Padre Island.
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2023
John the Baptist prepares the people, he is the voice in the desert, he brings a spark, people are curious, baptism for repentance, acknowledging sins, Jesus is about to show up, balance within marriage.
1st Sunday of Advent
December 3, 2023
Jesus challenges us to be alert, watchful, not the wrong kind of sleeping; Advent begins, time together and time to catch our breath, we don’t know the timing of the end – and therefore we need to be ever ready.
November 2023
Christ the King Sunday
November 25, 2023
Jesus teaches about works of mercy, sheep and goats, differences in marriage and how to navigate that, ways to respond in our vocation now to properly respond to the call to love and the call to service.
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
November 18, 2023
Jesus teaches about being fruitful, not hiding the talent, great responsibilities, well done good and faithful servant – that’s our goal, disagreement in marriage, honesty in marriage.
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
November 11, 2023
Jesus teaches about readiness, flasks of oil ready to use, wisdom versus foolishness, saying no, we act on our own behalf and we can’t make others act, gift of time, striving for happiness, being realistic.
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
November 4, 2023
Content of the message versus the example that might not be worth following, hypocrisy, humbled, arrogance, calling no person teacher or father, keeping things in context, lack of marital balance.
October 2023
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
October 27, 2023
The test doesn’t seem as tough this time, what is the greatest commandment, love, love for God, love for neighbor, that summarizes the Old Testament; what that means and what it looks like.