Author Archives: dcnchuck

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”

The Gospel according to Matthew (18:12-14)  Jesus said to his disciples: “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, heContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for December 9th, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (10:21-24)  Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things haveContinue reading “A Gospel Reflection by Dcn Chuck McDaniels for December 2nd, 2025”