Reflections Today

If any man can be called to have mir­rored Jesus’ command to bring peace to people, it is St. Francis,...

Jesus cautions a would-be follower about the venture he proposes to un­dertake.

THE disciples ap­proached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the King­dom of heaven?”

Jesus tells his disciples to cut off their hands if these cause them to sin.

Jesus predicts the terrible things that will happen to him. He asks his disciples not to reveal to anyone that...

  Gospel Reading: Lk 9:7-9   HEROD the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed...

The Apostles must be seen as true dis­ciples of Jesus sharing in his mission.

His mother and his brothers wish to see Jesus. When Jesus is told about this, he answers, “My mother and...

Jesus calls the tax collector Mat­thew to follow him. The Pharisees are surprised that Jesus should make a disciple out...

Jesus compares his listeners to children playing pretend and de­claring, “We played music, but you did not respond.” The crowds...

Jesus is moved with pity at the sight of a funeral proces­sion leaving the city of Nain.

John believes that Jesus has to undergo suffering and death so that the world may be saved.

Jesus challenges his disciples to do more than those publicly known as sinners. He expects them to behave better before...

Jesus consoles those who are sad for whatever reason, like be­ing penniless or losing loved ones. People show their sadness...

After his preaching and heal­ing activities, Jesus withdraws from the crowd and prays the whole night. In private he com­munes...

We Catholics base our belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a virgin on this apostolic tradition written in...