July 2024 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, July 28, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 7/26/24
Mark’s Gospel is much shorter than the other synoptic gospels. Hence, from this Sunday, the Church fills the space by introducing a five-week discussion on the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, taken from the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel. I strongly recommend that everyone read this passage. Spend ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, July 21, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 7/20/24
Even our Lord agrees with Aristotle that “leisure liberates man from the oppression of the useful.” And so, today he invites his apostles who were basking with novice fervor after their return from their first missionary expedition to “come away to some lonely place and rest for a while” ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, July 14, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 7/12/24
How often have you over-packed for a trip—taking much more than you actually needed—only to return with many unused stuff? Some people cannot part with the pleasures of life for a second. A dear friend recently traded-in their Motor-home for a fully air-conditioned one with built-in dishwasher, stereo, two ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B, July 7, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 7/07/24
Familiarity does indeed breed contempt. Frequently, people take others for granted for two reasons: familiarity and pride. You may add a third reason: ignorance, which often wears the garb of “I-know-it-all or I’m better.” Familiarity, pride, ignorance played out well in the first reading and the gospel of today. ... Read More »