September 2023 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, October 1, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 9/29/23
No one should pray to have any of the two boys of today’s gospel for an ideal son. The first son surely needs a better lesson in obedience. Obedience does not begin with a ‘no.’ And for that other boy who thought he could fool his dad by saying ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, September 24, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 9/22/23
A labor dispute erupts in today’s gospel. Labor leaders express their dismay at the disproportionate manner in which the employer decides to compensate workers. “It’s not fair,” they grumbled at their employer, “for people who worked a full days-shift to be compensated same as those who worked merely an ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, September 17, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 9/15/23
Did you notice how Ben Sirach describes wrath and anger in today’s first reading? He says they’re hateful things; yet, unfortunately the sinner hugs them tight. You know those expressions that have become part of everyday language: “l’ll get even with him,” “I’d be a fool if I let ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, September 10, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 9/09/23
Anyone who doubts that Jesus founded a community (church) after His own heart to which we’re called to belong, should pay close attention to today’s gospel. This gospel passage has been called a “Dissertation on the Church,” meaning that, yes, Jesus wanted to found a Church, organized with set ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, September 3, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 9/01/23
If you want to see how a rock can turn into a stumbling block, look no further than the life of Simon Peter. Last Sunday, the Lord Jesus praised his faith and heavenly intuition. Today the rock turns into a stumbling block and was reproached in the strongest terms: ... Read More »