Born an Original

“Born an Original”
A reflection on Ephesians 1:3-6 and the wisdom of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Solemnity of Corpus Christi
©️2023 by Gloria M. Chang

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. 

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I Revealed Your Name

“I Revealed Your Name”
A reflection on John 17:1-11a
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A)
©️2023 by Gloria M. Chang

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him.

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Who is the “Son of David”?

The Psalms scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

9th Week in Ordinary Time, Friday

As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, “How do the scribes claim that the Messiah is the son of David? David himself, inspired by the holy Spirit, said:

‘The Lord said to my lord,
“Sit at my right hand
until I place your enemies under your feet.”’

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The Eyes of the Heart

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23,  Matthew 28:16-20

Spirit Ignites Spirit

At the empty tomb and the Ascension in Luke’s writings, two men dressed in white suddenly appear and ask, “Why?” Heaven seems amused by these scenarios.… Read the rest