Posts by Tristan Evans
We Long for Understanding
Greetings Brothers and Sisters! Today’s readings show us people longing for understanding. More precisely, they are seeking understanding from God. I found it interesting that God encouraged Solomon, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” It was like a parent who is so excited to surprise a child with a special…
Read MoreThe Reason for the Season
Brothers and Sisters, first a greeting and blessing to you all on this first day of Advent! As I reflected on today’s readings, I was drawn to this verse: Turn Thine Eyes Look up oh busy one from thy toil, Pressed by many tasks as thy burn much midnight oil. Racing from deadline to deadline;…
Read MoreProper Behavior
Peace and blessings to you today. Let us rejoice in the day the Lord has made and let us be glad in it! Sobering Words Today’s reflection is on the very sobering words of the Apostle in his letter to the Romans and the lesson Christ teaches those who sit in high places of honor…
Read MoreHope, Power, and Responsibility
There are two lights from today’s readings that caught my attention – the first was a message of hope and the second a message of responsibility. God Is with Us With the state of our world today and the ill feelings held between cultures, political parties, and different socioeconomic groups, one can easily fall into…
Read MoreNowhere To Run to Baby
As I reflected on today’s readings, the chorus to the song “Nowhere to Run” by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas kept playing in the background of my mind. It gave me a chuckle and revealed a truth that is the fruit of today’s reflection. As followers of Christ, we are called to offer ourselves, body…
Read MoreHoly Spirit Dwelling Place
The readings today show us the faithful leader who erects a proper dwelling for the Holy Spirit. Then by example, the discernment of the Spirit is taught to those for whom they have responsibility. This will encourage the Spirit of God to be seen by the whole household and obey His commands. The Spirit Dwelt…
Read MoreBelieve!
Is one’s faith being challenged? Today being the Feast of Saint Thomas, we are given a set of readings that provide for a nice reflection on belief and the fruit of our belief in our Lord. Saint John tells the story of Saint Thomas not being present during the Lord’s first return visit to the…
Read MoreWisdom
The word for today is “WISDOM” and what a befitting word for the day. Just a few weeks ago, many youths were emblazoned with the Holy Spirit and His many gifts, wisdom being one of them. Just last Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit, working through the apostles, was brought forth the…
Read MoreSeek The Lord
When reflecting on today’s readings, I was struck by two themes: 1) A deep relationship and knowledge of Christ and 2) A call to action to continue spreading the Easter message. Do You Know Him? Ponder your life as a Christian. How long have you been one and how have you nurtured your belief? Today…
Read MoreThe Guest of Honor
As I read through the readings for today, I was drawn to the contrast in disposition of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus toward Jesus and that of Judas the Iscariot. Martha was serving a wonderful meal no doubt. Lazarus is enjoying time with our Lord who had just given him new life only days ago. And…
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