Browsing the June 2018 archive of Fr. Reggie's Reflections

TWO STORIES, ONE LOVE

Posted by John Sage on 6/30/18

This Sunday, the Gospel gives us two stories. Two women needed help; one was an adult, the other a young girl. Two maladies were brought at the feet of Jesus and He worked two miracles of love in a single day. Here we witnessed what is called sandwiching or ... Read More »

THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Posted by John Sage on 6/23/18

With the exception of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. John the Baptist is the only saint whose birthday we celebrate. The importance of John’s nativity gave signal to the coming of the Messiah, Our Lord Jesus Christ. John the Baptist was considered the last prophet before the ... Read More »

WHEN WE ARE HELPLESS

Posted by John Sage on 6/17/18

Today we celebrate Father’s Day, honoring our fathers, grandfathers, god-fathers and those who have acted as fathers in our lives. How fortunate are we if we had or have a father who is like the majestic cedar described in the 1st reading, providing comfort and protection for all those ... Read More »

JESUS, THE VICTORIOUS ONE

Posted by John Sage on 6/09/18

We often wonder why in moments when we are doing good deeds, there are people who do not appreciate what we do. Many of us in frustration, give up our laudable initiatives and succumb to the negative comments of others. Reacting this way thwarts the good that God inspires ... Read More »

THE PASSOVER AND THE EUCHARIST

Posted by John Sage on 6/02/18

Before Jesus meets his death, He asks his apostles to prepare the Passover meal. Annually the Jews celebrate the Passover to commemorate their liberation from slavery in Egypt. The men are required to go to Jerusalem. They follow an outline of the celebration. It is called Passover Seder, like ... Read More »