Like Sparrows

“Like Sparrows”
A reflection on Matthew 10:29-31
Sunday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:29-31 (ESV)

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. … Read the rest

Learn From the Wild Flowers

A snail and lantana flowers reflect on Matthew 6:25-34: "Free as a flower and a bird / Fly children in the Lord's vineyard."
“Learn From the Wild Flowers”
A reflection on Matthew 6:25-34
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 6:25-34

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear.… Read the rest

Treasures in Heaven

A snail and a pink columbine reflect on Matthew 6:19-21: "Earthly treasures rust and decay. A heav'nly heart sows agape."
“Treasures in Heaven”
A reflection on Matthew 6:19-21
Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 6:19-21

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. … Read the rest

The Lord’s Prayer

“The Lord’s Prayer” (5 panels)
Matthew 6:9-13
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

The Our Father

The Lord’s Prayer (commonly known as the “Our Father” or “Pater Noster”) is the only prayer explicitly taught by Jesus in the New Testament, as recorded in the Gospels.… Read the rest

A Secret Gift

A snail on purple crocuses reflect on Matthew 6:1-4: "A secret gift / Gives God a lift!"
“A Secret Gift”
A reflection on Matthew 6:1-4
Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 6:1-4

“But take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.… Read the rest

Love of Enemies

“Love of Enemies” (3 panels)
Matthew 5:43-48 in a quatrain
Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 5:43-48

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ … Read the rest

Christ on Retaliation

Photo of snail and silene coronaria speaking the couplet, "Instead of an 'eye for an eye,' / Let the Crucified pacify."
“Christ on Retaliation”
A reflection on Matthew 5:38-42
Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 5:38-42

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ … Read the rest

On Eagles’ Wings

Photo of snail and rose with text overlay of the couplet, "On eagles' wings, I bore you here / To be my own, a people dear."
“On Eagles’ Wings”
A reflection on Exodus 19:2-6a
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

From Egyptian slavery to God’s holy nation—borne on eagles’ wings

First Reading

Exodus 19:2-6a

After they made the journey from Rephidim and entered the wilderness of Sinai, they then pitched camp in the wilderness.… Read the rest

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Photo of snail and white bleeding hearts with text overlay of the couplet, "Finding Jesus in the Father's heart, Mary kept him in her mother's heart."
“And his mother kept all these things in her heart”
A reflection on Luke 2:49-51
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Luke 2:41-51

Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom.… Read the rest

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

A snail and pink roses reflect on Matthew 11:29: "Yoked with Jesus, Hearts learn meekness."
“Yoked with Jesus”
Matthew 11:29 “in a snailshell”
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Gospel Acclamation
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves.… Read the rest