The Spirit Blows Where It Wills

“The Spirit Blows Where It Wills”
A reflection on Luke 9:49-50, Mark 9:38-40, Numbers 11:25-29
Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Whoever is Not Against You is For You

Luke 9:49-50

Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.”… Read the rest

Herod’s Perplexity

Photo of snail and perennial pea speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Herod's Perplexity."
“Herod’s Perplexity”
Luke 9:7-9 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang


In Herod’s Perplexity, rumors of Jesus as John, Elijah, or an ancient prophet fueled Herod’s fearful curiosity about the divine presence he could not destroy.… Read the rest

Penniless Preachers

Photo of snail and cherry blossoms speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Penniless Preachers."
“Penniless Preachers”
A reflection on Luke 9:1-6
Wednesday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

The Penniless Preachers, empowered by Jesus, spread the Gospel with nothing but faith, under the divine patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary.… Read the rest

Prayer to the Sower

Photo of snail on a cherry tree speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Prayer to the Sower."
“Prayer to the Sower”
Luke 8:4-15 in a prayer couplet
Saturday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Luke 8:4-15

When a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after another journeying to him, he spoke in a parable.… Read the rest