Join Msgr. Don Fischer as he reads and delivers a short reflection on today’s gospel, followed by 3 1/2 minutes of contemplative music and a closing prayer. Msgr. Don hopes that today’s reflection on the gospel will empower you to carry the Word in your heart throughout the day.

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Gospel
Luke 9:7-9

Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening,
and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,
"John has been raised from the dead";
others were saying, "Elijah has appeared";
still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen."
But Herod said, "John I beheaded.
Who then is this about whom I hear such things?"
And he kept trying to see him.

Reflection

It is clear in the Gospels that Jesus was a real dilemma for so many people. How could this man who doesn't follow the regulations and rules of the temple and begins to speak of intimacy with God in a way that seems blasphemous?

The curiosity had to be very intense. Who is he that can do what he does? It's a wonderful question for all of us to ask, Who is God in my life? Who is Jesus in my heart? The question that is so essential to answer.

Closing Prayer

Father, open our ears to hear, our eyes to see, so we can ponder and wonder about them. The mystery that you've come to reveal, it is not something that can be easily explained. It can only be experienced. And we ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.