Father David's Reflection for Monday of Week Twenty (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 106) asks: “Lord, remember us.” During the Institution Narrative we heard Jesus say, “Do this in remembrance of...
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Father David M. Knight
Aug 18, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ministry is a Two-edged Sword Inventory You love God, but how much? For you, is God the “best,” the “first,” or the All? Ask the same...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 17, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Saturday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 16) expresses recognition of God as All Good: “You are my inheritance, O Lord.” Joshua 24:14-29 tells the people...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 16, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Friday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 136) and Joshua 24:1-13 list the favors God did for his People from “times past” until their entrance into...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 15, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Thursday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Presence of the End Time Questions to Ask Yourself How does the doctrine of Mary’s Assumption into heaven affect your life? Does it...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 14, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Wednesday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 66) alerts us to the greatness of the mystery of God’s promises and their fulfillment: “Blessed be God who filled...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 13, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Tuesday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Deuteronomy 32:3-12) “names” the People of God (who have become the Church) as God’s special possession! “The portion...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 12, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Monday of Week Nineteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial — “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem” — should be our spontaneous response to the other verses in Psalm 147 and to the first...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 11, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do not live in fear. But be dressed for action Inventory What are you most concerned about in life? What do you consider your greatest...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 10, 2019
Father David's Second Reflection for Saturday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 18) pinpoints the focus of all religion: “I love you, Lord”; then adds: “my strength.” Deuteronomy 6: 4-13 gives...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 10, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Saturday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time) **Feast of Saint Lawrenc
The Entrance Antiphon gives us the key both to the life of Lawrence and to the readings: “Today let us honor Saint Lawrence, who spent...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 9, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Friday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 77) says, “I remember the deeds of the Lord.” In Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Moses sums up the deeds by which God showed...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 8, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Thursday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 95) reminds us: “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Numbers 20: 1-13 teaches us to accept the...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 7, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Wednesday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 106) asks: “Lord, remember us.” But we also have to remember him, trusting in his “steadfast love and fidelity.”...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 6, 2019
Father David's Second Reflection for Tuesday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial Psalm is a cry of hope: “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned” (Psalm 51). Numbers 12: 1-13 Miriam and Aaron spoke...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 6, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Tuesday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Transfiguration of the Lord The Responsorial (Psalm 97) proclaims: “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.” In the...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 5, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Monday of Week Eighteen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 81) urges: “Sing with joy to God our help.” Numbers 11: 4-15 shows us Moses wishing God had never called him to...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 4, 2019
Father David's Reflection for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Way Of Life Inventory Bottom line question: what is life all about? What do you want out of living? Are you getting it? Is it enough...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 2, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Friday of Week Seventeen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 81) invites us to celebrate what God is to us: “Sing with joy to God our help.” Leviticus 23: 1-37 lists “the...
Father David M. Knight
Aug 1, 2019
Father David's Reflection for Thursday of Week Seventeen (Ordinary Time)
The Responsorial (Psalm 84) proclaims: “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord, mighty God!” Exodus 40: 16-38 helps us understand the...
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