Author Archives: dcnchuck

The Gospel according to Matthew (23:1-12)  Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. TheyContinue reading ” Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for March 3rd, 2026″

The Gospel according to Matthew (6:7-15)  Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This is how you are to pray: Our FatherContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for February 24th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Mark (8:14-21)  The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. Jesus enjoined them, “Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” They concluded among themselves that it was because they had no bread. When heContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for February 17th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Mark (7:1-13)  When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. (For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the traditionContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for February 10th, 2026”

The Gospel according to Mark (5:21-43)  When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughterContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for February 3rd, 2026”