Sunday Gospel Reflections

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore humble faith and thanksgiving through Naaman's healing in the Jordan, Jesus cleansing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks, and Paul's call to persevere, examining Christian mission to the exiled.

Fr. Hezekias & Annie examine what it means to wait faithfully when God seems silent, exploring Habakkuk's anguished cry as Babylon approaches, Jesus' radical teaching that servants deserve no thanks, and Paul's urgent charge to guard truth amid suffering.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie expose the contrast between religious performance and authentic discipleship through Amos's fiery denunciation of Israel's luxury amid injustice, Jesus' parable of the rich man's torment, and Paul's call to pursue righteousness.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine Amos's condemnation of Israel's worship and economic injustice, Jesus' puzzling parable of the dishonest steward, and Paul's teaching on intercession, exploring themes of discipleship versus serving mammon.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the shocking link between Moses' bronze serpent and Christ's crucifixion, examining how Israel's serpent plague reveals humanity's twisted view of God and why Jesus must be "lifted up" to heal our spiritual blindness.

Fr. Hezekias & Annie discuss Sirach’s wisdom on humility and almsgiving, unravel Jesus’ parable of the banquet, and contemplate Hebrews’ promise of the heavenly Jerusalem—revealing how lowering ourselves and giving freely shapes true communion with God.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the tension between God's universal call and narrow discipleship through Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to worship, Jesus' warning about the narrow gate, and God's fatherly correction for spiritual growth.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Jeremiah's suffering in the muddy pit, Jesus' teaching on division and his baptism of fire (Luke 12), and the call to endure trials while keeping eyes fixed on Christ from Hebrews 12.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore what it means to be truly prepared for Christ's return, examining the courage of the Israelites on Passover night, Jesus' striking parable of the master who serves his faithful servants, and Abraham's radical faith journey.

Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine the wisdom of Ecclesiastes on vanity, Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12), and the danger of storing up earthly treasures while neglecting what matters to God.