In today’s Gospel, Jesus hears his disciples arguing along the journey. They were arguing about who would be first in God’s kingdom.

In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus asks his disciples and us, “who do people say that I am?” While this may seem like a very simple question, this question is really about how deep is our relationship with Jesus.

In the midst of the earthquake in Haiti, the struggles faced in Afghanistan and other countries in our world, the hurricane in Louisiana and the healing people seek during this Coronavirus pandemic, today’s Scriptures remind us to “be open” to God’s power to heal and says to hearts that are frightened, God comes to save us.

This Sunday’s scripture reminds us that the best way we can show that we are faithful to the commandments of God is with a change of heart.

This Sunday’s scripture poses two things to us. The first is a question, “Lord, to whom shall we go? The second is a statement, “Choose whom you will serve.”

On this Sunday, we read from the first chapter of the Gospel of Saint Luke. The heart of this chapter is Mary’s song of praise to God.

This Sunday’s gospel reminds us that even in the desert moments of our lives, God always provides. When we are tired and ready to give up, it is the hand of God that feeds us with food for the journey.

Today, the church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This feast commemorates Jesus taking his disciples, Peter, James, and John, up on a mountain top where Moses and Elijah appears at the time Jesus was transfigured before them.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is proclaimed as the “Bread of Life” for all who hunger and thirst. We are often left wanting for more when we put all our hopes in the world’s ability to take away our hunger and satisfy our thirst.

Today, the Gospel of John tells us the story of a mighty God who can do anything. God cannot fail. In today’s Gospel passage of the feeding of the five thousand and the multiplication of the loaves and fish, we see that God blesses us abundantly in ways that we can only imagine.

On this Sunday, we are invited to reflect on the image of a shepherd. Jesus challenges us to renew ourselves as we minister to be more effective as his disciples.

Today's Gospel reminds us that each of us like the Apostles must put our faith and trust solely on the grace of God who will supply all our needs.

Today’s Gospel, presents the people of Nazareth (Jesus’ hometown) as people who knew Jesus as the son of a carpenter. They were surprised and amazed to hear his great knowledge and the power of his words that moved them so powerfully.

On this Sunday, the Gospel, reveals Jesus’ power and authority to heal and restore us. We are called to reflect on Jesus’ concern for us. He takes us by the hand and tells us to rise.

On this Sunday, Jesus challenges us to have courage and do not fear when storms rise in our lives. Jesus is in the boat with us. The suddenness of life’s storms often catches us off guard. Nevertheless, we must call on Jesus and tell him our needs. 

On this Sunday, Jesus invites us to reflect on the parable of the Mustard Seed. This is a parable about trusting God with faith and patience.

This Sunday, the Church commemorates the solemnity of the Corpus Christi (Latin, it means the Body of Christ). The body of Christ is the living bread from heaven which he gave to us during the Last Supper.

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation. Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.

This Sunday, on the first Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. We are invited to consider what we believe about God.

This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Pentecost. On Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles gathered full of fear in the upper room in Jerusalem.