A Mustard Seed of Faith

Photo of a snail on a blue mistflower speaking the couplet reflecting on Matthew 17:14-20: "With a mustard seed of faith and trust, Mountains move and demons bust."
“A Mustard Seed of Faith”
Matthew 17:14-20 “in a snailshell”
Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 17:14-20

When they came to the crowd a man approached, knelt down before him, and said, “Lord, have pity on my son, for he is a lunatic and suffers severely; often he falls into fire, and often into water.… Read the rest

In His Father’s Glory

“In His Father’s Glory”
A reflection on Matthew 16:27
Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 16:24-28

Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.… Read the rest

Transfigured in Light

Photo of snail and roses against a bright, white background with text overlay of the poetic reflection on Matthew 17:1-9 and Exodus 34:29: "Transfigured in light and set ablaze, Jesus the new Moses, sent out rays."
“Transfigured in Light”
A reflection on Matthew 17:1-9 and Exodus 34:29
Solemnity of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 17:1-9

After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.… Read the rest

Walking on Water with Jesus

Photo of tulips and a snail speaking the poem, "Walking on Water with Jesus": "Lord, teach us how to walk on water. One foot up and one food down, / Look at me and you won't drown."
“Walking on Water with Jesus”
Matthew 14:22-33 “in a snailshell”
Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

Then he made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.… Read the rest

A Tasty Dish

A photo of a snail among vinca reflecting on Matthew 14:13-21: "Christ multiples our loaves and fish / To serve the world a tasty dish!"
“A Tasty Dish”
A reflection on Matthew 14:13-21
Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself.… Read the rest

Herod’s Distress

“Herod’s Distress”
A reflection on Matthew 14:1-12
Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 14:1-12

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist.… Read the rest

Jesus in His Hometown

Photo of a snail among rhododendrons with text overlay of the couplet reflecting on Matthew 13:54-56: "Nazareans wondered ho Yeshua / Gained prophetic knowledge of the Torah."
“Jesus in His Hometown”
A reflection on Matthew 13:54-56
Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:54-58

He came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?… Read the rest

The Parable of the Net

Photo of a snail on evergreen tress overlooking a waterfall and speaking the couplet, "The Parable of the Net."
“The Parable of the Net”
A reflection on Matthew 13:47-50
Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 13:47-50

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. … Read the rest

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Photo of snail on a pink lily with text overlay of the reflection on John 11:19-27: "Jesus said to Martha, 'Your brother will rise. One who believes in me will live, even if he dies.'"
“Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus”
John 11:19-27 “in a snailshell”
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home.

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