Sister Mary Beth Klingel

Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son…

Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” (Matthew 15:21-22) These are the first few lines from a longer gospel passage,…

When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Matthew 14:26-27) “Do not be afraid.” Jesus says that many times in the gospels. Things…

Jesus saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said…

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) Here is another parable. This time it’s about a hidden treasure in a field. A person who appreciates the kingdom…

Jesus told this parable, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests…

Jesus taught the people, saying: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” (Matthew 5:33-34) Jesus’ teachings are difficult indeed. Loving those who would hurt us is very challenging. Loving a bully,…

Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of God. Blessed are they who keep God’s law, who seek God with all their heart. (Psalm 119:1-2) Usually we look at the gospel for Sunday. Today you are invited to consider Psalm 119. The passage above is very short. However, Psalm 119…

Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let you light so shine before others, that they…

“Blessed are the poor in spirit…those who mourn…the meek…those who hunger and thirst for justice…the merciful…the pure in heart…the peacemakers…the persecuted…” (Matthew 5:1-12) I’m sure you recognize the Beatitudes in this passage from St. Matthew’s gospel. When Jesus gave this Sermon on the Mount, he said that people who face challenges in life are blessed….

As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they made their living by fishing. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.” Immediately they left their nets and…