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This Gospel Study is from Matthew 18: 21 – 35. It addresses the time Peter asked Jesus, “How many times are we called to forgive another?” Jesus surprised Peter and the disciples when he said to forgive 70 times 7 … Continue reading →

This Gospel Study addresses Matthew 18: 15-20. In this scripture reading, Jesus tells His disciples that whenever two or more are gathered in His name, He is always present. Fr. Jim gives a great analogy of one suffering from anorexia, … Continue reading →

This is the final Sunday of the Fr. Jim Willig Gospel Studies for this season.  Fr. Jim did not record Gospel Studies during the summer.  Please see Fr. Michael’s Blog for continued inspiration and Scripture insight:    https://jmsparough.wordpress.com/ ——————————————————————————————————— This Sunday … Continue reading →

This Sunday is the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, referred to as Trinity Sunday. Fr. Jim Willlig stopped completing his Gospel Studies after Pentecost Sunday.  Because of this, Fr. Jim never recorded a Bible Study for Trinity Sunday. Fr. … Continue reading →

This Sunday is Pentecost – the birthday of the Church.  This Gospel of John highlights the time when Jesus appeared to the Disciples in the Upper Room after His Resurrection. Jesus breathed the Spirit into them and said “Peace be … Continue reading →

This Sunday can be celebrated as the Ascension or the the 7th Sunday of Easter, which is one week prior to Pentecost. In this Gospel of John, Jesus offers the most intimate prayer to the Father for all whom He so loved. Fr. … Continue reading →

On this 6th Sunday of Easter, the Gospel of John continues from last week when Jesus told his disciples that he was leaving to prepare a room for them. Jesus then shares with his disciples that another is being sent from the … Continue reading →

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter. The Gospel this week focuses on the time when Jesus is telling his disciples that he is leaving. Jesus explains that he is going to prepare a place for them and then promises to return for them. Jesus tells His … Continue reading →

This Sunday is often referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. The Gospel of John highlights Jesus as the Good Shepherd. In this Gospel Study, Fr. Jim compares us to sheep. This is both humorous and humbling. Sheep are not the … Continue reading →

The Gospel this week is “The Road to Emmaus” according to Luke. It is the time when two disciples left Jerusalem in great despair because of the crucifixion of Jesus.  They had heard about the Resurrection but did not believe. … Continue reading →