Author Archives: Dcn. RayE

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 4:43-54 At that time, Jesus left [Samaria] for Galilee. For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. When He came into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed Him, since they had seen all He had done in Jerusalem at the feast;Continue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for March 16th, 2026”

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke 2:22-40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens theContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for February 2nd, 2026”

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 2:1-12 When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and He preached the word to them. They came bringing toContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for January 16th, 2026”

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 1:29-39 On leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told Him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her, andContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for January 14th, 2026”

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 6:45-52 After the five thousand had eaten and were satisfied, Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and precede Him to the other side toward Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. And when He had taken leave of them, He went off to theContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for January 7th, 2026”