January 2023 archive of Reflections

January 2023 archive of Reflections

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, January 29, 2023

Posted by John Wolf on 1/28/23

Jesus' mission statement, heard last Sunday says: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Today marks the announcement of His vision for the kingdom. Unlike the commandments of old that carried prohibitions, He issues benedictions. In place of “Thou shall not” we hear “You shall be blessed.” ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, January 22, 2023

Posted by John Wolf on 1/20/23

From the theme of “Manifestation to the Gentiles,” on the Epiphany of the Lord, to last Sunday’s theme of the “Lamb of God who takes away sins,” we’re greeted on this 3rd Sunday of the Year with the theme of “light that overpowers darkness.” The arrest of John the ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, January 15, 2023

Posted by John Wolf on 1/14/23

John the Baptist is unlike many of us in many ways. While we're more than happy to wash our hands of the responsibility for our hapless actions, and even blame others, including the devil (...the devil made me do it), we have a natural tendency to take the credit ... Read More »

Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord, Yr A, January 8, 2023

Posted by John Wolf on 1/06/23

Just a few days ago, we entered a new year. As one author described the New Year, it is a book with 365 blank pages. Each day of this 365 finds us filling a page of our journey. No day passes with no writing on our blank pages. Every ... Read More »

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