Browsing the September 2015 archive of Scripture Reflection by Father Steve
September 27, 2015 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Michelle Covey on 9/22/15
The Gospel today gives a number of sayings that place emphasis on the “little ones”. The ‘”little ones” isn’t a reference to children. It is a reference to those who are new to the faith, or the needy or the weak, or those who are just trying to make ... Read More »
September 13, 2015 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Michelle Covey on 9/15/15
In the Gospel today, Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples gave a number of responses. Jesus’ question goes from a general question to a particular question. He goes from “Who do people say that I am”, to “Who do you say that ... Read More »
September 20,2015 Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Michelle Covey on 9/15/15
"Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me." This statement from Jesus is actually very similar to the famous passage from Matthew's Gospel where he says, "Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me" (25:40). But in Matthew, ... Read More »