The Better Part

Luke 21.5-19 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n (Adults, this Gospel speaks of end-times and the cost of discipleship-—two topics that are beyond the needs and questions of the 3-6 year old child. This reflection focuses on the first two verses and on the gift to God that endures, which ties into the last verse of this reading.) When we listen to the Word of God, we often hear about Jerusalem, the most holy city in Israel. Within Jerusalem, the most holy place is the T

Luke 12.13-21 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n The Gospel for this Sunday has a shocking beginning. Someone asks Jesus for help...

Matthew 22.15-21 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection In the Gospel for this Sunday, some people come to Jesus and tell him what they...

Matthew 22.15-21 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection For the last few Sundays, our Gospel readings have been about Jesus in...

Matthew 22.15-21 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection Often in the Gospel readings we hear about Pharisees. Many of them are good and...

Matthew 16.21-27 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection Last week, we listened as Peter—a man with little faith—proclaims boldly that...

(Adults, this Gospel speaks of end-times and the cost of discipleship-—two topics that are beyond the needs and questions of the 3-6 year...

(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 12.38-44 In the...

(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 6.53 and 60-69...