2023 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Yr A, March 26, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 3/24/23
It was still dark as I was returning from early Mass at the convent. As I pulled to the driveway of the rectory, a middle-aged man was standing there waiting for me. He looked very downcast. I drew closer and asked why he looked very frightened. He started: “Father, ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Yr A, March 19, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 3/17/23
Suppose all were blind but three of us, and we tell you that we could see the sun in the morning, and after twelve hours of daylight there’s night. Would you believe us? A fraction may, but a large number will tag our claim “delusional.” And if they have ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent, Yr A, March 12, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 3/10/23
For the Greeks, Life came from water. Thales of Miletus philosophized: “Water is the urstoff of all things.” Could the Lord have agreed—when He asked the Samaritan woman for water? Imagine how chaotic life would turn in our cities if there is no supply of water for one full ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent, Yr A, March 5, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 3/03/23
If you believe you’re too old to change course, think of Abraham and his wife Sarah. Abraham was 75 years old when God called him to abandon his land, his family and inheritance for an unknown land, with no clear mission. It was an adventure that he undertook by ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent, Yr A, February 26, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 2/25/23
The season of grace is here once again, and we thank God for His special grace of redeeming love, which is made manifest in the seasons of the Church. Lent comes as an opportunity to awaken our spiritual senses and unite ourselves to the redeeming suffering and death of ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, February 19, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 2/17/23
One late evening, two drunk motorcyclists strutted into a bar in Atmore, Alabama. Noisily, they ordered more drinks and headed to the right side of the bar where a gentleman was sitting alone enjoying a glass of soft drink. One of them grabbed the salt container and emptied its ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, February 12, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 2/10/23
Whenever I see an icon on my phone asking me to update the software, I usually grow apprehensive, not knowing what changes are coming to the little machine. Sometimes, it’ll mean relearning everything you already know or are used to: because our little devices appear to have a mind ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr A, February 5, 2023
Posted by John Wolf on 2/03/23
Though the term “witness” is attached irrevocably to the exercise of religion, many Christians prefer to live like their fellow men and women in the world and ignore the import of the name Christian. The atheistic modern society would want Christians to change our beliefs to conform to the ... Read More »
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 »