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Do Something!
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on the three magi and Herod in this commentary on Matthew 2:1-12.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Epiphany, Herod, Magi

The “Story” of the Trinity
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley shares a meditation on the Trinity from 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and John 3:16-18. He draws our attention to the Holy Spirit who comforts us like a blanket in cold winter.
John 3:16-18; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
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Comfort, Holy Spirit, Trinity

Ascension of the Lord
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley offers a reflection on Acts 1:4-11. Jesus has poured his immense love into us through his resurrection and ascension. We are called to follow his example in this world empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:4-11
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Ascension, Holy Spirit, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contrasts
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley offers a reflection on how readings from Isaiah 50:4-7; Matthew 21:1-11, 26:14-75; 27 illustrate the "huge" contrast that Palm Sunday presents. It's a contrast between the world's view and God's view of kingship.
Isaiah 50:4-7; Matthew 21:1-11, 26:14-75; 27
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Jesus Christ As King, Palm Sunday, Paradox, Passion Sunday

The Temple of God?
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48, voicing objections we might have of the texts. Despite these, God can grow us towards true love.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Psalm 103:1-4 (+ more); Matthew 5:38-48
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Giving, God's Love, Love For Others, Perfection

Fear Factor
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30, examining it through the lens of fear and love; the investment of love is a risk, a risk that God delights in.
Matthew 25:14-30
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Fear, Parable Of The Talents, Love For Others

Thirst for God
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley says that living water Jesus offered (John 4:5-42) meant the love God pours into our hearts (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8). Jesus strikes our hearts of stone (Exodus 17:3-7) so we can receive it.
Exodus 17:3-7; John 4:5-42; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
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God's Love, Longing, Thirst, Holy Spirit

Eye Witness

John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Jesus' cure of a blind man (John 9:1-41), whose soul was healed along with his eyes. The Pharisees blind themselves against the truth as they struggle to maintain their status.
John 9
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Healing, Blind, Darkness, Belief

Ascension
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on John 17:1-11, writing that the ascension of Jesus is both a shock and a blessing. Jesus consoles us with the words of his prayer and the promised gift of the Holy Spirit....
John 17:1-11
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Ascension, Spirituality, Holy Spirit, Grace

Love and death
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on why Jesus did not go quickly to heal Lazarus when he was dying (John 11:1-45). The love of God holds Lazarus even in death and in his case leads to life again.
John 11:1-45
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Death, Love, Lazarus Of Bethany, Healing

Unscrambling
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4:1-11, considering it an invitation to examine and "unscramble" our own lives during Lent. How are we tempted by the things that bring us pleasure, honor, and pride?
Matthew 4:1-11
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Amusement, Lent, Spirituality, Temptation

Love and Death
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on the resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-45), arguing that death does not negate life, but rather brings us even further into the love of God.
John 11:1-45
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Death, Love, Lazarus Of Bethany, Resurrection Of The Dead

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One Bread, One BodyPD
Come to the Water©
Psalm 34: The Cry of the Poor©
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The Giver
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley says that besides Jesus' transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9), people may experience a sneak preview of knowing God, and naturally want to keep it, but the point is the One who gives it.
Matthew 17:1-9
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God's Love, Relationship, Spirituality, Transfiguration

Wait and Be Small
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Isaiah 35:1-6, Matthew 11:2-11, and James 5:7-10. He explores the patience of Jesus and Mary and encourages us to grow in patience and humility.
Isaiah 35:1-6; Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10
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Advent, Patience, Humility, Waiting

Soft Light
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley offers a reflection for Easter (John 20:1-9; Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:13-35), pointing to how Jesus' resurrection has made even the "night" a blessed event. Through the night, we experience Christ's light.
Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:13-35; John 20:1-9
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Blessing, Easter, Light, Original Sin

Layers of Wisdom
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Psalm 119, Romans 8:28-30, and Matthew 13, focusing on the theme of wisdom.
1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Matthew 13:44-52
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Love, Wisdom, Treasure, Hope

The Way
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Jesus' exchange with his disciples in John 14:1-12, particularly focusing on the disciples' responses, and what Jesus is ultimately trying to communicate: God’s infinitely loving presence.
John 14:1-12
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Disciple, Trinity, Way, God's Love

Thomas Believes
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Thomas' journey from doubt to belief (John 20:19-31), understanding his reactions as typical human responses to the death of a loved one.
John 20:19-31
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Belief, Death, Doubt, Love

Innocence in the Midst of Evil
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley calls the visit of the magi (Matthew 2:1-12) "a classic story about innocence in the midst of evil." It is also about hope because we can look to the light of the Christ child.
Matthew 2:1-12
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Epiphany, Herod, Light, Magi

Stay for a While
John Foley | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
John Foley reflects on Acts 1:1-11 and Ephesians 1:17-23 which wrestles with feeling abandoned in the wake of Jesus' ascension. Rather than being absent, Foley notes, Jesus is even more present through the Spirit and Eucharist.
Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23
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Love, Ascension, Holy Spirit, Lord's Supper
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