In this period of pandemic, the prevailing mood of most people is not that of exuberant joy, and this is an understatement. Sadness, loneliness, and for some even hopelessness, characterize their days. Downcast, dejected, discouraged, would describe many people. In the first line of this Sunday’s gospel (Jn.14:1-12) Jesus […]
3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2020
The 1st reading on this 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year A – Exodus 17:3-7) presents us with a scene known to many of us. The people of Israel complain that they have no water and accuse Moses of bringing them to a desert place. He, in turn, complains to the […]
1st Sunday of Advent, Year A – 2019
Many people resent being told what to do! And… we know that the giving of advice is not always welcome. Of course, much depends on who gives the advice! During the period of Advent starting today, the Scripture readings often remind us about living with careful attention. We are told […]
All Saints Day – 1st November
Note: Another reflection is available in French at: https://image-i-nations.com/toussaint-1er-novembre/ Source: Image: fr.123rf.com
Feast of the Holy Trinity, year B
Promises – they are important, we rely on them, especially when they are from people who are trustworthy. And then… there are very special promises: those from… God himself! In today gospel, on the Feast of the Holy Trinity (Year B – Mt.28:16-20), the last verse gives us precisely this: […]
Feast of the Transfiguration, Year A *
* (This feast takes the place of the 18th Sunday of Year) The gospel of this Sunday (Feast of the Transfiguration, Year A – Mt.17:1-9) presents us with a scene that is rather unusual in the life of Jesus. It is no wonder that the apostles are startled and even […]
3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A
“We had hoped…” “We had thought this would happen…” “We expected we could do this…” “We had anticipated the coming of…” “We had prepared for that event…” The very mood of two disciples on the way from Jerusalem to Emmaus (Lk.24:13-35) after the terrible event of the past Friday. They […]