by Lynne Marie | May 29, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Mark 11:11-26 is an “overturning” Gospel. It overturns assumptions, customs, and values. But the key to it is prayer. It begins with “Palm (Passion) Sunday.” Jesus entered Jerusalem with people shouting, “Hosanna!” (11:1-10). Then he “went into the temple; and when...
by Lynne Marie | May 28, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The disciples are blind to what Jesus is telling them about his death and resurrection—and about not seeking power and prestige. Jesus is patient. These are hard lessons to learn. They are the root mystery of God’s way to establish a Kingdom “of justice, love and...
by Lynne Marie | May 27, 2026 | Daily Reflections
It should encourage us to realize what slow learners Jesus’ first disciples were. He has already told them twice that he is going to be killed and rise again (8:31, 9:31). It had some effect, because “their mood was one of wonderment,” but Jesus feels he has to tell...
by Lynne Marie | May 26, 2026 | Daily Reflections
After the young man “went away sad” because he thought Jesus asked too much, Peter was quick to capitalize on the situation. He said to Jesus, “Look, we have put aside everything to follow you.” Peter was not hesitant about claiming his due! Jesus met Peter where he...
by Lynne Marie | May 25, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The “Hail Mary” is probably the prayer Catholics recite most often, although it is not an “official” prayer of the Church. (Every prayer in our liturgy is addressed to God; never to Mary or a Saint). No one really knows who put it together or popularized it. It just...
