The Holy Spirit, Our Teacher

A snail and crabapple blossoms speak John 14:26: "The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things."
โ€œThe Holy Spirit, Our Teacherโ€
Abridged from John 14:26
Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.

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The Hound of Heaven and the Puppies

Photo of snail and crabapple blossoms with text overlay of the couplet, "The Hound of Heaven and the Puppies."
โ€œThe Hound of Heaven and the Puppiesโ€
A reflection on Mark 7:24-30
Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ2022 Gloria M. Chang

A desperate mother’s wit turns “dogs” into cherished puppies, feasting on the Hound of Heaven’s mercy.

Gospel

Mark 7:24-30

Jesus went to the district of Tyre.ย … Read the rest

The Dogged Faith of a Canaanite

โ€œThe Dogged Faith of a Canaaniteโ€
Matthew 15:21-28 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

Then Jesus went from that place and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, โ€œHave pity on me, Lord, Son of David!

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