The first of many video reflections begins with this one from Sunday on the Widow’s Mite. http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
Tag Archive: Gospel reflection
Oct
20
On a Wing and A Prayer
So I made it through my first day at the new office. I organized bookshelves and generally got things situated. I will be speaking over on the North Campus on Wednesday (tomorrow night) on discernment and we had a staff meeting today, which was loads of fun. Basically it’s an opportunity to let others know …
Sep
19
Reflection for Sunday’s Gospel
Today’s Gospel gives me much to reflect on Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst,and putting his arms around it, he said to them,“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;and whoever receives me,receives not me but the One who sent me.” We’ve been talking a lot here …
Aug
02
"Give Us This Bread Always"
My wife makes me dinner often. She gets home much earlier than I do and she takes a lot of care to put together a meal for us to share in the evening hours. She never complains about doing this and I always try to appreciate her work and not take her for granted. But …
Jul
07
The Temptations of Jesus
Before He began his public ministry, the spirit drove Jesus out into the desert where He was tempted. I call this Jesus’ exorcism moment–the devil attempts to possess Him but Jesus will have none of this, driving the devil away from Him “for a while.” It’s easy for us to listen to the evil forces …
Jul
05
The Thorn in My Side
The second reading today at Mass has a lot to offer us. My pastor pointed out that some scholars say that Paul, who mentions in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians that “a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan was given to him” may have more meaning than at first glance. What is …
Jun
07
Blessed the People the Lord has Chosen to Be His Own
Today’s responsorial psalm is a nice way of summing up the theme of all three readings. God has freely chosen us, reminding us of His great love for us and breaking in again and again throughout our salvation history. For us, I fear God seems quite distant at times doesn’t He? We wonder where God …
May
18
Today’s Gospel Had to be Difficult to Hear
From today’s Gospel: “I have told you this so that you may not fall away.They will expel you from the synagogues;in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills youwill think he is offering worship to God.They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me.I have told you this …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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