Walking on Water with Jesus

Photo of tulips and a snail speaking the poem, "Walking on Water with Jesus": "Lord, teach us how to walk on water. One foot up and one food down, / Look at me and you won't drown."
“Walking on Water with Jesus”
Matthew 14:22-33 “in a snailshell”
Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

Then he made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.… Read the rest

A Tasty Dish

A photo of a snail among vinca reflecting on Matthew 14:13-21: "Christ multiples our loaves and fish / To serve the world a tasty dish!"
“A Tasty Dish”
A reflection on Matthew 14:13-21
Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.… Read the rest

Herod’s Distress

“Herod’s Distress”
A reflection on Matthew 14:1-12
Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:1-12

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist.… Read the rest

Jesus in His Hometown

Photo of a snail among rhododendrons with text overlay of the couplet reflecting on Matthew 13:54-56: "Nazareans wondered ho Yeshua / Gained prophetic knowledge of the Torah."
“Jesus in His Hometown”
A reflection on Matthew 13:54-56
Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:54-58

He came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?… Read the rest

The Parable of the Net

Photo of a snail on evergreen tress overlooking a waterfall and speaking the couplet, "The Parable of the Net."
“The Parable of the Net”
A reflection on Matthew 13:47-50
Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:47-50

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. … Read the rest

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Photo of snail on a pink lily with text overlay of the reflection on John 11:19-27: "Jesus said to Martha, 'Your brother will rise. One who believes in me will live, even if he dies.'"
“Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus”
John 11:19-27 “in a snailshell”
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home.

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The Parable of the Weeds Explained

Photo of a snail on a sunflower with text overlay of the couplet reflecting on Matthew 13:36-43: "Seeds set in the Son / Shall shine like the sun."
“The Parable of the Weeds Explained”
A reflection on Matthew 13:36-43
Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:36-43

Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”… Read the rest

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

A photo of a baby snail and African daisies with text overlay of the couplet reflecting on Matthew 13:31-32: "A mustard seed of mini size / The universe shall divinize!"
“The Parable of the Mustard Seed”
A reflection on Matthew 13:31-32
Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:31-32

He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field.… Read the rest

New and Old Treasures

“New and Old Treasures”
A reflection on Matthew 13:51-53
Sunday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:51-53 (ESV)

“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”… Read the rest