Category Archives: Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflections

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection3rd Friday in Advent, December 17, 2021Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4b, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Today we begin the Octave before Christmas – the time we focus on all the prophecies declaring the coming of the Messiah, beginning with the sons of Jacob, being assured they will be blessed until the ultimateContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-17-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection Friday the 2nd week of Advent, December 10, 2021Is 48:17-19, Ps 1: 1-4, 6, Mt 11:16-19 Have you ever thought about a teacher you had growing up? I mean, the one that really made an impression on you. What was he or she like? Were they gentle? Kind? Challenging and prodding youContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-10-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – December 3, 20211st Friday of Advent, Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, December 3, 2021Is 29:17-24, Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14, Mt 9:27-31  As the days shorten, we all crave light. Whether it be from a lamp or the sun, it is something that is in short supply these days. The light,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 12-3-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflections34th Friday in Ordinary Time, November 26, 2021Dn 7:2-14, Dn 3:75-81, Lk 21:29-33 The apocalyptic writing style of the book of Daniel was very popular during the time it was written, and it mirrors perfectly with the writing style of the book of Revelations. The style was used to grab people’s attentionContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-26-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection33rd Friday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2021Mc 4:36-37, 52-59, 1 Chr 29:10-12, Lk 19:45-48  It is time to celebrate! The temple has been purified and rededicated, so we should celebrate and praise God for all the good things He has done! And can you imagine doing this for eight days straight?Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-19-21”

32nd Friday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2021, Feast of St JosaphatWis 13:1-9, Ps 19:2-5, Lk 17:26-37 There is a great line in the Search program from episode 3, God, looking down from heaven says: “Did you not notice everything?” The writer of the book of Wisdom hits this statement right on the head ofContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily – 11-12-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – November 5, 202131st Friday in Ordinary TimeRom 15:14-21, PS 98:1-4, Lk 16:1-8 What is this that I hear about you? A dangerous and humbling question, isn’t it? How will we be perceived by others as they tell someone they know about us? A friend of mine was commenting to meContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-5-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection30th Friday in Ordinary time, Friday, October 29, 2021Rom 9:1-5, Ps 147:12-15, 19-20, Lk 14:1-6 What does Love have to do with it? I think we have all heard that question, and when we did, how did we respond? Did we respond with love in return, or did we turn our back,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-29-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – October 22, 202129th Friday in Ordinary time, October 22, 2021, Feast of Saint John Paul IIRom 7:18-25a, Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94, Lk 12:54-59 I was at a meeting the other day when someone announced, “Evil is afoot.” I was wondering if they were reliving the time of the apostlesContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-22-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection28th Friday in Ordinary time, Feast of St Theresa of Avila, October 15, 2021Rom 4:1-8, Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11, Lk 12:1-7 (or Rom 8:22-27, Jn 15:1-8).  Today, on the feast day of St. Theresa of Avila, we hear about faith, hope, and love, not in the sense of the catchy phrase youContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-15-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection27th Friday in Ordinary time, October 8, 2021Jl 1:13-15-2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Jn 12:13b-32 In whom do you trust? This seems like a fair question these days. The news is full of questions of trust. Fake news, political agendas, misinformation, one agency stating purported facts while another reports the exactContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-8-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionOctober 1, 2021Friday, Oct 1, 2021, 26th Friday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Therese of Lisieux Is 66:10-14c, Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-4 Today is the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as the St. Therese of the Child Jesus, or the “Little Flower.” St. Therese is known for herContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 10-1-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionSeptember 24, 202125th Friday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 2021Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 The first reading opens up with an impassioned plea by Haggi to rebuild the temple. Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does itContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-24-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionSeptember 17, 202124th Friday in Ordinary time, September 17, 20211 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49: 6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 St. Paul does not mince words today. Either you are with Jesus, or you are against, and Paul uses some strong words to say how you are against. Paul’s three letters to Timothy areContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-17-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionSeptember 10, 202123rd Friday in Ordinary Time, Year 11 Tim 1:15-17, Ps 113:1b-2-7, Lk 6:43-49 If I have learned anything in life, it is that I am not perfect. I fail, I am a sinner, and I often need to ask for forgiveness and seek repentance. I really like St Paul’s reading todayContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 9-10-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s HomilySeptember 4th & 5th, 202123rd  Sunday in Ordinary timeIs 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 A long time ago, probably 30 years ago, I was talking with a friend of mine. Somehow, we got on the subject of Jesus’ miracles and how important they were during Jesus’ time. In ancient times,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 9-4-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionAugust 27, 2021Friday August 27, 2021, 21st week in Ordinary TimeFeast of St Monica1 Thes 4:1-8, Ps 97:1-2b,5-6,10-12, Mt 25:1-13 Today we celebrate the feast of St Monica, the mother of St Augustine. It’s too bad we do not have Mass here at St James tomorrow morning as it would be aContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-27-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionAugust 20, 2021Friday, August 20, 2021, 20th week in Ordinary timeRu 1: 1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Several years ago, at a friend’s 50th wedding anniversary, an elderly priest (and mutual friend), rededicated the couple’s marriage.  It is not often you find couples married for 50 years anymore, butContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-20-21”

19th week in ordinary time, Friday, August 13 Jos 24:14-29, Ps 136:1-3,16-18, 21-22, 24, Mt 19:3-12 There are many things in this world we struggle to understand. And at the same time, there are things that just are, they are perfect in themselves. I know this sounds confusing but there is one thing that isContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-13-21”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionAugust 6, 202118th Friday in Ordinary time. The Transfiguration. Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Whenever I hear the Gospel reading from today, my mind always goes back to picturing the painting above the altar at St James Belvidere. It is a beautiful rendition of Christ’s Transfiguration. Every timeContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-6-21”