Author Archives: dcnchuck

The Gospel according to Luke (12:35-38)  Jesus said to his disciples: “Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say toContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for October 21st, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (11:37-41)  After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanseContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for October 14th, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (10:38-42)  Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sisterContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for October 7th, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (9:51-56)  When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination ofContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for September 30th, 2025”

The Gospel according to Luke (8:19-21)  The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers areContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Chuck McDaniels for September 23rd, 2025”