Reflection for Sunday February 25, 2024
Gospel Reading: Mk 9:2-10
In this week's Gospel, Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a mountain. The disciples witness Jesus' clothes become dazzling white as Elijah and Moses appear and speak with Jesus. The disciples are filled with awe. Not knowing what to say, Peter asks to make three tents, one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Then a voice comes from a cloud, “This is my beloved son, listen to him.” Peter feels the need to be helpful and do something in this situation, but I think that God is trying to show him that he just needs to listen. In our lives we do not always need to say something to God. Lots of times we feel the need to say something, but it is good to remember that God invites us to simply listen. Where in our lives can we listen more patiently to the voice of God? This week's reflection is by James. |
Reflection for Sunday February 18, 2024Sunday Gospel: Mk 1:12-15
In this week's gospel, God sends Jesus to go to the desert. He stayed there for forty days while the devil tempted him, beasts roamed around, and angels watched over him. Once John got arrested Jesus left the desert and went to Galilee to proclaim the gospel. He tells us to repent and believe. Today is the first Sunday of Lent. We begin our 40 days in the “desert.” During those 40 days, Jesus suffered for us. It is our chance now to thank God, show him we believe, and let God save us from our sins. During Lent, we can give up things we love, or start new prayer habits. Is there something you can do to “go to the desert” for 40 days like Jesus? This week's reflection is by Emilia. |
Reflection for Sunday February 11th, 2024 by LibbyGospel Reading: Mark 1:40-45
This Gospel from Mark describes a scene in which Jesus heals a leper, and the leper goes into town shouting about Jesus’ powers. His public praise of Jesus prohibits Jesus from entering any town or city without being immediately recognized and begged for miracles. This passage teaches us not only that Jesus is there to help us, but that he is there to help us in our own personal ways. Not every person has the same needs, but all people need God’s love. Going and preaching the goodness of God is not necessarily a bad thing, but when it becomes a popularity contest or about us it becomes questionable. It is important for us to accept God’s love unconditionally, and not seek it out because you feel the need to be the best or the most blessed. God is eager to provide all of us his love, grace, and forgiveness, and we should apply it to ourselves. Do you take God’s love for granted or do you accept it as a gift? This week's reflection is by Libby, Springfield Township High School class of 2024. |
Reflection for Sunday February 4, 2024 By JaneGospel: Mk 1:29-39
In this reading, we learn about the healing powers of Jesus Christ on the sick and needy. With Jesus’s gentle hand, Simon’s mother in law, sick with a fever, was instantly cured and served Him. The town crowded around Him as Jesus’ reputation for healing powers grew. He healed many and says that it is “for this purpose that I have come”. A prominent aspect of this reading is the purpose of God - to heal. God sent Jesus to heal us and save us of our sins, so by praying to God and praising Jesus, we open ourselves up to the potential of healing. Jesus selflessly came to the world for us; to ignore Him and dismiss his all-loving power is to waste the gift. When Simon’s mother-in-law was healed, the first thing she did was serve Jesus as a gracious host. Like the woman, it’s important to serve Jesus in the form of praise and adoration to thank Him for healing us. This weeks reflection is by Jane, Gwynedd Mercy Academy class of 2024 |
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