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Trusting God’s Call: Lessons from ‘The Chosen’ and the Apostles’ Mission

Click here for Daily Readings Then they set out and went from village to village proclaiming the Good News and curing diseases everywhere. ~ Lk 9.6 I have heard this Gospel many times but I never paid much attention to its implications until I binge watched “The Chosen” and experienced their portrayal of this account…

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Two Simple Things That Make You Part Of Jesus’ Family

Click here for Daily Readings He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” ~Lk 8:21 Before sharing my reflection, I thought starting with a quick side note. If you have listened to any Christian debates or apologetics, you’ll know that…

Living Your Faith: Behaviors Demonstrate Your Beliefs

Living Your Faith: Behaviors Demonstrate Your Beliefs

Click here for Daily Readings Today, I finish the week by focusing on verse 21 of chapter 6 in the Gospel of Matthew: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Mt 6:21 Where Is Your Treasure? Reflecting on this verse reminds me of my days immersed in personal and leadership development…

Striving For Holiness: The Radical Challenge of Loving Your Enemies

Striving For Holiness: The Radical Challenge of Loving Your Enemies

Click here for Daily Readings Today, I once again use the Gospel as the basis for my reflection. Specifically, I’m using the first two verses of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 43 and 44. Jesus’ Challenge In these verses, Jesus says to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall…

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The Three Shades of Character in Our Spiritual Jo

Click here for Daily Readings “The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.” ~ Mt 28:15 Today, I take the liberty of an artistic license and invite you to ponder with me the Gospel of Matthew 28:8-15, with an unconventional…

Bible Reflections - 20230726 - The Sower's Perspective, Planting Seeds of Goodwill

The Sower’s Perspective: Planting Seeds of Goodwill

Click here for Daily Readings “…A sower went out to sow…” ~ Mt 13: 3b Today’s Gospel from Matthew, chapter 13, verses one through nine, shares the familiar parable of the sower of seeds. I’d like to step back from the usual analogy of us representing the different type of soil and explore a different…