Author Archives: dcnchuck

The Gospel according to Mark (1:21-28)  Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he criedContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for January 13th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Mark (6:34-44)  When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. By now it was already late and his disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place andContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for January 6th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Luke (2:36-40)  There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day withContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for December 30th, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (1:57-66)  When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her. When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they wereContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for December 23rd, 2025”

The Gospel according to Matthew (21:28-32)  Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards he changedContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for December 16th, 2025”