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

Our Father Makes Us One

A snail and a variety of tulips reflect on the Holy Trinity: "Our Father begets the Son, / Sends the Spirit and makes us one."
“Our Father Makes Us One”
A reflection on Catechism of the Catholic Church 2789
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
©️2025 Gloria M. Chang

Our Father unites us as one in the eternal communion of the Trinity.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 2789

When we pray to “our” Father, we personally address the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.… Read the rest

From Rome to Arabia

Photo of snail and tulips speaking the Pentecost couplet, "From Rome to Arabia."
“From Rome to Arabia”
Acts 2:5-11 “in a snailshell”
Pentecost Sunday
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Acts 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.… Read the rest

I Revealed Your Name

Photo of snail and tulip speaking the couplet from John 17:1-11, "I Revealed Your Name."
“I Revealed Your Name”
A reflection on John 17:1-11a
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

John 17:1-11a

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.… Read the rest

The Spirit Will Guide You

“The Spirit Will Guide You”
John 16:13, adapted and abridged
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

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Releasing the Holy Spirit

A snail and a tulip speak John 16:7: "It is better for you that I go so that the Paraclete will come to you."
“Releasing the Holy Spirit”
John 16:7, adapted and abridged
Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

Paraklétos is variously translated as Paraclete, Advocate, Intercessor, Consoler, Comforter, Helper, Strengthener, Standby, and Counselor. Paraclete, the Anglicized form of the Greek word, is used here to represent all possible translations.… Read the rest

Spirit of Truth

A snail and tulips speak John 15:26: "The Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father will testify to me."
“Spirit of Truth”
John 15:26
Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

When they lead you away and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say. But say whatever will be given to you at that hour.

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The Holy Spirit, Our Teacher

A snail and crabapple blossoms speak John 14:26: "The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things."
“The Holy Spirit, Our Teacher”
Abridged from John 14:26
Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.

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My Shalom

A snail and camellia flowers speak John 14:27: "Shalom I leave with you; my shalom I give to you. Alleluia!"
“My Shalom”
John 14:27 from the Communion Antiphon
Monday of the Third Week of Easter
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.

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