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Reflection Archive
October 4, 2026
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard and the tenants (Matthew 21:33–43). The landowner carefully prepares the vineyard and entrusts it to others. But when the time comes to receive its fruits, the tenants forget that the vineyard does not belong to them.
Read This ReflectionSeptember 27, 2026
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the story of two sons. The first son initially refuses his father’s request, but later changes his mind and goes to work. The second son says “yes,” but does not follow through. Through this simple story, Jesus reminds us that our relationship with God is shown not only by what we say, but by what we do.
Read This ReflectionSeptember 20, 2026
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard.
Read This ReflectionSeptember 13, 2026
In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive someone who sins against him. Jesus answers, “Not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus reminds us that God’s mercy is far greater than anything we could ever earn or repay.
Read This ReflectionSeptember 6, 2026
In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us a challenging lesson about how to deal with conflict within the community. He tells us not to ignore wrongdoing or simply talk about it behind someone's back. Instead, we are called to approach the person directly, privately, and with love: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.i
Read This ReflectionAugust 30, 2026
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples that following Him will not always be easy. He speaks openly about His coming suffering and death, and then says: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
Read This ReflectionAugust 23, 2026
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answers with faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Read This ReflectionAugust 16, 2026
In today’s Gospel, a Canaanite woman approaches Jesus with a simple but powerful prayer: “Lord, help me.” Her daughter is suffering, and she refuses to walk away, even when Jesus seems silent and the disciples want her sent away.
Read This ReflectionAugust 9, 2026
In today's Gospel, the disciples struggle againststrong winds and rough waters as Jesus comes tothem walking on the sea. Fear grips them until they hear His reassuring words: "Take courage, it is do not be afraid."
Read This ReflectionAugust 2, 2026
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus feeds more than five thousand people with only five loaves and two fish.
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