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The King and His Steward

Photo of snail among colorful croton plants with text overlay of the reflection on Isaiah 22, Matthew 16, and Revelation 3: "Lord Jesus Christ, bearer of David's key, / Guide Peter, the rock, to govern wisely."
“The King and His Steward”
A reflection on Isaiah 22:19-23, Matthew 16:13-20, Revelation 3:7
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang


The Key of David reveals Christ the King entrusting his authority to Peter, his steward, to govern his Church.… Read the rest

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Hail, Holy Queen

Photo of snail and marigolds with text overlay of the reflection on the Queenship of Mary: "Queen Mother, seated at your Son's right hand, / We praise you, from here to the Promised Land."
“Hail, Holy Queen”
A reflection on 1 Kings 2:19-20 and Luke 1:26-38
Memorial of the Queenship of Mary
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang
1 Kings 2:19-20 (ESV)

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her.… Read the rest

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Love of God and Neighbor

Photo of a snail and a rose speaking the reflection on Matthew 22:34-40: "As flowers receive sunshine and give fragrance to all, / Shining God to neighbors is the essence of our call."
“Love of God and Neighbor”
Matthew 22:34-40 “in a snailshell”
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 22:34-40

When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law, tested him by asking,“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”… Read the rest

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The Parable of the Wedding Feast

A snail and dahlias speak the Shalom Snail couplet.
“The Parable of the Wedding Feast”
Matthew 22:1-14 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 22:1-14

Jesus again in reply spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.… Read the rest

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The Workers in the Vineyard

Photo of a snail and American wisteria speaking the Shalom Snail couplet reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16: "Come work in God’s vineyard early or late. The bounty for every one is first-rate."
“The Workers in the Vineyard”
Matthew 20:1-16 “in a snailshell”
Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 20:1-16

“The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard.… Read the rest

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A Camel Through a Needle’s Eye

Photo of a snail walking on a coleus with text overlay of the poetic reflection on Matthew 19:23-24: "It’s easier for a camel to pass through a needle’s eye / Than for the rich to detach from stockpiles and supply."
“A Camel Through a Needle’s Eye”
Matthew 19:23-24 “in a snailshell”
Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 19:23-24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.… Read the rest

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The Rich Young Man

Snail and coleus speaking the couplet about the Rich Young Man. The coleus says, "Why is our rich young friend sad today?" The snail answers, "He's torn between wealth and the poor Christ's way."
“The Rich Young Man”
Matthew 19:16-22 “in a snailshell”
Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 19:16-22

Now someone approached him and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good?… Read the rest

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God’s Irrevocable Call

Photo of snail on a Persian shield with text overlay of the reflection on Romans 11 and Genesis 17: "God's promise to Abraham endures forever, / Through all generations to the last successor."
“God’s Irrevocable Call”
A reflection on Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Genesis 17:4-7
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang
Romans 11:13-15, 29-32

Brothers and sisters: I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I glory in my ministry in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them.… Read the rest

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The Woman and the Dragon

Photo of snail on a dahlia with text overlay of the poetic reflection on the Assumption from the First Reading at Mass: "O Woman clothed with the sun and crowned with twelve stars, / Eclipse the red dragon and prevail in our wars."
“The Woman and the Dragon”
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

First Reading

Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab

God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. … Read the rest