Reflection Starter from Maya Angelou

"This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before." - Maya Angelou

Gaither Vocal Band: "10,000 Reasons"

As we continue to live this week, I offer this version of the Gaither Vocal Band presenting "10,000 Reasons":

 

Birthday Blessings, Evelyn!!!

Birthday greetings to granddaughter Evelyn, whose birthday is today!!! May this day, and each day of the upcoming year, be filled with the Lord's choicest blessings!!!

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, lord, for the gift of humor and for the many ways in which You work through it.

Br. Michael Prize, O.P., on Our Busy Lives and the Fruits of the Spirit

"Waking, praying, packing, working, returning, eating, talking, sleeping, and . . . repeating! So our days go by, filled with activities, always on our toes, constantly jumping from one thing to the next, becoming dizzier and dizzier day by day.

"But if we slow down - yes - slow down enough to sit in silence for a little while, we are then able to consider profound things. For example, here is a simple but challenging question that may come to mind: Do the many tasks I do really please God?"

In a recent commentary, Brother Michael Prize, O.P., reflected on the fruits of the Holy Spirit and their relationship to what we do being pleasing to God

To access Br. Michael's complete post, please visit:

Dominicana: Well Done? (21 NOV 24) 

Reflection Starter from Margaret Cousins

"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." - Margaret Cousins

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe  The assigned readings are Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, and John 18:33b-37.The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 93 (Psalm 93:1-2 5).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Spirit & Psalm - Christ the King, 2024 - Year B - Psalm 93 - Cortez

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Pilate said to Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own or have others told you about me?" Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here." So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world,
to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

Reflections related to these readings:

Community in Mission: Is Jesus Really your King? A Homily for Christ the King (23 NOV 24)

Benedictine College: This Sunday, Five Takeaways From the Words of Christ the King to Pontius Pilate … and Us (21 NOV 24)

The Quiet Corner: Let Christ the King guide you (21 NOV 24)

Word on Fire: Which Kingdom Are You In? (Cycle B * Christ the King * 34th Week of Ordinary Time) 

The Pilot: Echoes: Scott Hahn: A royal truth (22 NOV 24)

The Pilot: Echoes: Deacon Greg Kandra: Scripture Reflection for Nov. 24, 2024, Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (20 NOV 24)

Thank You, Lord

 Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of heated homes.

Bishop Robert Reed on Life Changing, Not Ending

"Those of us who have experienced the death of a loved one, even if we believe that she or he has gone to a better place, still find ourselves struggling with the parting. It's hard to let go. Sometimes it's made a little easier if we have been present for someone's last days, and at the moment of their death, when we experience the whole strange (and often quite beautiful) mystery of living and dying being played out before our very eyes."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Robert Reed, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, reflected on the month of November and the transition from life here to passing on to life's next stage.

To access Ms. Wolfe's complete post, please visit:

The Boston Pilot: Echoes: Bishop Robert Reed: The 'month of the dead' brings its own strange refreshment (22 NOV 24)

Reflection Starter from Pope Francis

"Today our world is experiencing a tragic 'famine' of hope. So much pain, emptiness, and inconsolable grief surrounds us! May we become messengers of the consolation bestowed by the Spirit. When we radiate hope, the Lord opens new paths along our journey" - Pope Francis

Jerry Butler: "Moon River"

As this blessed week draws to a close, i offer this version of Jerry Butler presenting "Moon River":

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of recorded music.