Three Witnesses to the Victory of the Son

Photo of snail and rose with text overlay of a poetic quatrain on the 1 John 5:5-13 reflection.
โ€œThree Witnesses to the Victory of the Sonโ€
A reflection on 1 John 5:5-13
Friday after Epiphany
ยฉ๏ธ2026 Gloria M. Chang

A reflection on 1 John 5:5-13 for Friday after Epiphany: John proclaims three enduring witnessesโ€”the Spirit, the water, and the bloodโ€”that testify to Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the source of victory over the world and eternal life.… Read the rest

Useless Speculations

Photo of snail amid autumn leaves with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "Useless Speculations."
โ€œUseless Speculationsโ€
A reflection on Luke 21:5-11
Tuesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Why do useless speculations about the end times persist when Jesus himself refuses to indulge them?

While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see hereโ€”the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”

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Momentary Affliction

โ€œMomentary Afflictionsโ€
A reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Sunday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (Year B)
ยฉ๏ธ2024 Gloria M. Chang

Brothers and sisters: Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore we speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence.

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Consider the Fig Tree

Parable of the Fig Tree

34th Week in Ordinary Time, Friday (Year II)

Luke 21:29-33

Jesus told his disciples a parable. โ€œConsider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.Read the rest