The Gospel according to Luke (19:41-44) As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they willContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for November 23rd, 2023”
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A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul & Ana Machuca for November 16th, 2023
The Gospel according to Luke (17:20-25) Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, “The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.” Then heContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul & Ana Machuca for November 16th, 2023”
A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for November 9th, 2023
The Gospel according to John (2:13-22) Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area,Continue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for November 9th, 2023”
A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for November 2nd, 2023
The Gospel according to John (6:37-40) Jesus said to the crowds: “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from Heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this isContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for November 2nd, 2023”
A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for October 26th, 2023
The Gospel according to Luke (12:49-53) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have comeContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Paul Machuca for October 26th, 2023”