What Does Rest Look Like?

“My Yoke Is Easy”
Matthew 11:28-30 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang (Revised in 2024)

Gospel

Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.… Read the rest

Mysteries Revealed to Babes

Photo of snail and roses speaking the couplet inspired by Matthew 11:25-27: "Thank you, Father, for opening our eyes—Wee little ones, neither clever nor wise."
“Mysteries Revealed to Babes”
Inspired by Matthew 11:25-27
Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-27

At that time Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.… Read the rest

The Path to True Life

Photo of a snail on a hydrangea speaking Matthew 10:39.
“The Path to True Life”
Matthew 10:39
Monday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Revelation 7:13-17 (ESV)

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” … Read the rest

Planetary Peace

“Planetary Peace”
A reflection on Romans 8:18-23
Sunday of the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Second Reading

Romans 8:18-23

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. … Read the rest

Nothing Escapes the Father’s Care

Photo of a baby snail on pink azaleas with the Shalom Snail couplet printed beneath.
“Nothing Escapes the Father’s Care”
A reflection on Matthew 10:29-31
Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge.… Read the rest

Do Not Worry About How You Are to Speak

Photo of two snails on a hydrangea speaking the Shalom Snail couplet.
“Do Not Worry About How You Are to Speak”
Matthew 10:17-20 “in a snailshell”
Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:17-20

But beware of people, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans.… Read the rest

Neither Gold Nor Silver

Photo of two snails on a hydrangea speaking the poetic couplet of the day.
“Neither Gold Nor Silver”
A reflection on Matthew 10:7-10
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:7-10

As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons.… Read the rest

Lost Sheep Hospital

Photo of a snail among creeping phlox with text overlay of the reflection on Matthew 10:1-7, "Though the whole world was a lost sheep hospital, / The Twelve went first to the house of Israel."
“Lost Sheep Hospital”
A reflection on Matthew 10:1-7
Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:1-7

Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.… Read the rest

Mangled Sheep

Photo of snail and hydrangea speaking the couplet reflectin on Matthew 9:36, "Christ sought the discarded and disfigured. / For they were like sheep without a shepherd."
“Mangled Sheep”
A reflection on Matthew 9:36
Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 9:35-38

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.… Read the rest

The Girl is Not Dead But Sleeping

Photo of snail amid irises with text overlay of the couplet, "As mourners and musicians wailed for the dead, / Jesus raised the little girl out of bed."
“The Girl is Not Dead But Sleeping”
Matthew 9:23-25 “in a snailshell”
Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26

While he was saying these things to them, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died.… Read the rest