August 2021 archive of Reflections

August 2021 archive of Reflections

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, August 29th, 2021

Posted by John Wolf on 8/27/21

The Jews received the 10 commandments from God, but over the years the scribes and Pharisees amplified the laws to include 613 precepts, by-laws, sections, and sub-sections. It makes one wonder what became of the warning given by Moses in today’s first reading (Deut. 4:2) that people should not ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, August 22nd, 2021

Posted by John Wolf on 8/20/21

Over two decades ago (but I still remember that it was the 21st Sunday), together with 10 other young men, I stood before a congregation numbering about 30,000 and made a commitment. I decided that Jesus would be the only one I follow. No turning back. As a consequence, ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, August 15th, 2021

Posted by John Wolf on 8/15/21

“Bread of Life” Reflection

Have you ever been to heaven….? Perhaps my question sounds absurd or uncouth. Alright, let me reframe it. Do you wish to know what heaven is like? Do you wish to experience it or know what happens there? You no longer need to do too ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Yr B, August 15th, 2021

Posted by John Wolf on 8/13/21

For centuries, archeologists have devoted huge efforts to locate and recover of the Ark of the Covenant. They dig through the crevices of the Holy Land hoping to someday find the ark or remnants of it. Good luck to them. The 1981 film by Indiana Jones, Raiders of the ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, August 8th, 2021

Posted by John Wolf on 8/06/21

You might be familiar with or have read Dante’s classic literature or poem, the “Divine Comedy.” In what might be considered the most beautiful cantos of the Divine Comedy, Dante with his great imaginative sense created a character called Gaddo. For no fault of his, Gaddo had been imprisoned ... Read More »

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