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Ephphatha!

Photo of snail and dahlia bud speaking the couplet, "Ephphatha!" about Jesus healing the deaf-mute man in Mark 7.
“Ephphatha!”
A reflection on Mark 7:31-37
Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
©2022 Gloria M. Chang

In Mark 7, Jesus heals the deaf mute, commanding “Ephphatha!” to open ears and loosen tongues in divine mercy.

Gospel

Mark 7:31-37

Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And… Read the rest

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The Lamb and the Dove

Photo of snail and tulip speaking the couplet about the Lamb and the Dove.
“The Lamb and the Dove”
A reflection on John 1:29-34
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

Discover the profound union of the Lamb and the Dove in Christ’s revelation as Son of God.

The next day John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

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Baptism of Fire

Photo of snail and begonia speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Baptism of Fire."
“Baptism of Fire”
Luke 12:49-50 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

What does Jesus mean by the baptism of fire, and why does it spark division among families and nations?

I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!

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God’s Still Small Voice

A snail and a pieris japonica reflect on 1 Kings 19:9-18: "Tempests, quakes, and fire shock the senses. God’s still small voice disarms defenses."
“God’s Still Small Voice”
A reflection on 1 Kings 19:9-18
Friday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (Year II)
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

Why Are You Here, Elijah?

The God of Moses on Mount Sinai revealed himself in thunder, lightning, smoke, and fire (Exodus 19:16-18).… Read the rest

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Divine Winebibbers

A snail on a red rose reflect on Acts 2:1-13: "Mighty wind whispers / Mysteries in mystic tongue / Divine winebibbers".
“Divine Winebibbers”
A reflection on Acts 2:1-13
Pentecost Sunday
©️2025 Gloria M. Chang

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. Then

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Pentecost

“Pentecost” (2 panels)
A reflection on Acts 2:1-4
Pentecost Sunday
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

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. Then

… Read the rest
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From Rome to Arabia

“From Rome to Arabia”
Acts 2:5-11 “in a snailshell”
Pentecost Sunday
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

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
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The True Light

“The True Light”
1 John 2:8b
Meditation on Light, Series I, Day 4
©️2020 by Gloria M. Chang

The darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.

1 John 2:8b

Light and Love Incarnate

Born anew in Christ and enlivened by the Holy Spirit, children of God walk in the light.… Read the rest