Contemplating the Face of Christ With Mary

Photo of snail and roses with text overlay of the Shalom Snail couplet, "Contemplating the Face of Christ with Mary."
โ€œContemplating the Face of Christ with Maryโ€
Our Lady of the Rosary
A reflection on Rosarium Virginis Mariae (1), Apostolic Letter of St. Pope John Paul II
ยฉ๏ธ2024 Gloria M. Chang

The Rosary: A Christocentric Prayer

The Rosary of the Virgin Mary, which gradually took form in the second millennium under the guidance of the Spirit of God, is a prayer loved by countless Saints and encouraged by the Magisterium.… Read the rest

Who is the Heir?

โ€œWho is the Heir?โ€
A reflection on Isaiah 5:1-7 and Matthew 21:33-43
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

First Reading

Isaiah 5:7

The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel,
and the people of Judah are his cherished plant;
he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed!… Read the rest

Harmony of Hearts

โ€œHarmony of Heartsโ€
A reflection on Matthew 18:19-20
Sunday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 18:19-20 (RSV)

โ€œAgain I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.ย … Read the rest

Between You and Him Alone

Two snails amid roses speaking humorously to illustrate the point of Matthew 18:15-20. The first snail says, "Shallom my friend! I've noticed you've slowed to a crawl." The second snail responds, "Thanks for telling me sub rosa and not before all."
โ€œBetween You and Him Aloneโ€
Mathew 18:15-20 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Wednesday of the of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

โ€œIf your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.

… Read the rest

Transfigured in Light

Photo of snail and roses against a bright, white background with text overlay of the poetic reflection on Matthew 17:1-9 and Exodus 34:29: "Transfigured in light and set ablaze, Jesus the new Moses, sent out rays."
โ€œTransfigured in Lightโ€
A reflection on Matthew 17:1-9 and Exodus 34:29
Solemnity of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 17:1-9

After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.… Read the rest

What Does Rest Look Like?

โ€œMy Yoke Is Easyโ€
Matthew 11:28-30 โ€œin a snailshellโ€
Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang (Revised in 2024)

Gospel

Matthew 11:28-30

โ€œCome 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 eyesโ€”Wee little ones, neither clever nor wise."
โ€œMysteries Revealed to Babesโ€
Inspired by Matthew 11:25-27
Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
ยฉ๏ธ2021 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-27

At that time Jesus said in reply, โ€œI 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

Like Sparrows

โ€œLike Sparrowsโ€
A reflection on Matthew 10:29-31
Sunday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

Gospel

Matthew 10:29-31 (ESV)

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?ย And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.ย … 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."
โ€œOn Eaglesโ€™ Wingsโ€
A reflection on Exodus 19:2-6a
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
ยฉ๏ธ2023 Gloria M. Chang

From Egyptian slavery to Godโ€™s holy nationโ€”borne on eaglesโ€™ 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