Author Archives: Dcn. RayE

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 10:32-45 The disciples were on the way, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went ahead of them. They were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, he began to tell them what was going to happen to him. “Behold, weContinue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for May 27th, 2026”

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 14:21-26 Jesus said to His disciples: “Whoever has My commandments and observes them is the one who loves Me. Whoever loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” Judas, not the Iscariot, said to Him,Continue reading “A Daily Gospel Reflection by Dn. Ray Emnace for May 4th, 2026”

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”