‘Bible Reflections’ Archives
Reading of the day and Question
Acts 8:26-40 The Ethiopian learns that we require help to understand spiritual things. Who has been my most helpful spiritual guide? [Read More]
Gospel and Question
John 6:30-35 Jesus is the bread that gives us eternal life. How is Jesus nourishing you and giving you new life? [Read More]
Gospel and Reflection
John 6:1-15 Jesus feeds the crowd by sharing the little food the disciples have. How can I share my wealth so others may have enough to eat? [Read More]
Gospel/ Reflection
John 3:31-36 Peter says we must “obey God rather than men.” Where does my faith most conflict with human rules? [Read More]
Gospel/ Reflection
John 3:16-21 Jesus came and gave us new life. What new life is happening in me this Easter Season? [Read More]
Thought on Verse of the Day
What is grace? God’s Redemption At Christ’s Expense This is His infinite love and mercy for us. Of all the gifts ever received by God nothing can compare to this gift of salvation. We owe God ultimate thanksgiving. We need to open our hearts and show others this [Read More]
Answers to Prayer?
I have been reflecting a lot recently on my personal prayer life. With so many things going on in my life, the world, etc., it is difficult for me to remember to take the time to pray. Setting aside time to make sure I spend time in prayer with Jesus is one of my big [Read More]
Choosing an Apostle
Today is the Feast Day of St. Matthias, the Apostle chosen after Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. Many times, we wonder why the Apostles chose a replacement for Judas – why couldn’t we just have 11? It makes a nice football team! In today’s reading [Read More]
From Mission to Priesthood
Today’s reading from Mass (Acts 12:24—13:5a) includes a very important, but often unnoticed part of the Christian story. In it, we actually hear of and see Paul’s ordination as Priest of the Church. We can all learn a great deal from this passage, as it [Read More]
Candy Bar or Bible Food?
“The sons of Israel ate the manna forty years, until they came to an inhabited land; they ate the manna until they came to the border of the land of Canaan. ” Exodus 16:35 Think about it, eating the same food in the dessert for 40 years. Now that could be really [Read More]