Mysteries of Light

Photo of snail and leaf on a tree speaking the couplet about mysteries of light.
โ€œMysteries of Lightโ€
A reflection on Mark 4:21-23
Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ2022 Gloria M. Chang

The mysteries of light burst forthโ€”hidden kingdom secrets now blaze openly through fearless disciples of Christ.

Jesus said to his disciples, โ€œIs a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For

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Christ Binds the Strong Man

Photo of snail and tulips speaking the couplet, "Christ Binds the Strong Man."
โ€œChrist Binds the Strong Manโ€
A reflection on Mark 3:22-30
Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ2022 Gloria M. Chang

Christ binds the strong man, breaking Satan’s hold to plunder his house and free God’s children.

The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said of Jesus, โ€œHe is possessed by Beelzebul,โ€ and โ€œBy the prince of demons he drives out demons.โ€

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The Parable of the Persistent Widow

Photo of snail and hibiscus with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "The Parable of the Persistent Widow."
โ€œThe Parable of the Persistent Widowโ€ Luke 18:1-8 โ€œin a snailshellโ€ Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

What does the parable of the persistent widow reveal about perseverance in prayer?

Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He

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Questions About the Kingdom of God

Photo of snail and pink asters with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "The kingdom of God is within you. Among you, Christ's love makes all things new."
โ€œQuestions About the Kingdom of Godโ€
A reflection on Luke 17:20-21
Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2022 Gloria M. Chang

Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he said in reply, โ€œThe coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, โ€˜Look, here it is,โ€™ or, โ€˜There it is.โ€™ For

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Serving From a Full Heart

Photo of snail and obedient plant speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Serving from a Full Heart."
โ€œServing from a Full Heartโ€
A reflection on Luke 17:7-10
Tuesday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2022 Gloria M. Chang

How can serving from a full heart transform our obedience into a joyful union with God’s divine love?

โ€œWho among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, โ€˜Come here immediately and take your place at tableโ€™? Would

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Heaven’s Nest

Photo of snail among autumn leaves with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "Heaven's Nest."
โ€œHeavenโ€™s Nestโ€
A reflection on Luke 16:1-8
Friday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

How can we build a true heaven’s nest by sharing our wealth with those in need?

Jesus said to his disciples, “A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property.

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Photo of a baby snail and adult snail on a hydrangea speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "The Parable of the Lost Sheep."
โ€œThe Parable of the Lost Sheepโ€
Luke 15:1-7 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Wednesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep reveal about the boundless love and mercy of Jesus for every single person?… Read the rest