Category: Deacon Mike’s Weekly Reflection

First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6Gospel: John 6:1-15      Perhaps it may be difficult to fully appreciate the miracle in today’s gospel. I have never been without food or hungry for any period of time in my life. It’s very Read More …

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18Gospel: Mark 6:30-34      Jesus tells his disciples in today’s gospel: “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” This “rest” that Jesus speaks about is more than sitting down Read More …

First Reading: Amos 7:12-15Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14Gospel: Mark 6:7-13      What would your reaction be if someone said to you: “You have been elected!”? I imagine you would have a few questions. What office have I been elected to hold? Read More …

First Reading: Ezekial 2:2-5Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Gospel: Mark 6:1-6 In today’s 2nd reading, we hear Jesus tell St. Paul: My grace is sufficient for you, for power reaches perfection in weakness. St. Paul says… for when I am weak, Read More …