by Fr. Bill Garrison | Sep 12, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
In the gospel this week, Jesus tells us that a King forgave a man the equivalent of $10,500,000,000 just because the man asked for mercy. Then that same man wouldn’t forgive another person a debt of $20,000, even though the person begged. Both of these totals...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Sep 5, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
This week’s gospel is a practical one with some good advice. Every once in a while, we study one of these down to earth bits of counsel from Jesus, another how-to if you will. This week Jesus is talking about relationships and how to encounter each other when...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Aug 29, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
In this coming Sunday’s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that he will die a horrible death and then rise from the dead three days later. The evening before, as we covered last Sunday’s gospel, He asked them who they say he is, and Peter responded that...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Aug 21, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
In the gospel this week, Jesus asks this question. It’s an important one don’t you think? And, I submit, it isn’t always easy to answer. We come to church most Sundays. If asked, we tell people we are Christians. So let me present you with a scenario...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Aug 15, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
This week’s gospel could not be any more appropriate. There are two stories and they work together beautifully. In the first story, the Pharisees are remarking that Jesus and his disciples have some bad habits. They eat with people they shouldn’t, and...
by Fr. Bill Garrison | Aug 8, 2023 | Reflections, Teachings
In the gospel for this coming Sunday, Jesus walks on the water. Then Peter tries to do the same thing and begins to sink. He has lost confidence. Jesus then reaches down and saves him, pulling him up. It’s an interesting story. How does it translate to the 21st...
