Mystical Body of Christ Archives - Shalom Snail

November 5, 2026October 24, 2026

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Photo of a baby snail and adult snail on a hydrangea speaking the reflection on Luke 15:1-7: "Thank you, Jesus, for finding me. / Ninety-nine will rejoice with thee." — “The Parable of the Lost Sheep”
Luke 15:1-7 “in a snailshell”
Wednesday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep reveal about the boundless love and mercy of Jesus for every single person?… Read the rest

May 31, 2026May 17, 2026

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