Luke Brown

What Will You Leave Behind To Follow Jesus? | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:10:00 +0000

Gospel of Mark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested,Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:“This is the time of fulfillment.The kingdom of God is at hand.Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea;they were fishermen.Jesus […]

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What St. John The Baptist Teaches Us About Expectations | Catholic Bible Study

Luke Brown, LPCC — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me.I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan […]

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A Powerful Lesson Of Forgiveness Found In The Gospel Of Matthew 18:21-35

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:36:00 +0000

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his […]

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Have The Patience Of The Sower | Matthew 13 Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Gospel of Matthew 13:1-23 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.Such large crowds gathered around himthat he got into a boat and sat down,and the whole crowd stood along the shore.And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying:“A sower went out to sow.And as he […]

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What To Say Instead Of “What Would Jesus Do?”

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Pentecost Gospel of John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.The disciples rejoiced when […]

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The Importance Of Learning To Recognize The Voice Of Those You Love

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:21:00 +0000

John 10:1-10 Jesus said:“Amen, amen, I say to you,whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gatebut climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber.But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice,as the shepherd calls his own sheep by […]

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Embrace Silence During Holy Week (And Improve Your Mental Health!)

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:31:00 +0000

Palm Sunday Gospel One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,went to the chief priests and said,“What are you willing to give meif I hand him over to you?”They paid him thirty pieces of silver,and from that time on he looked for an opportunityto hand him over. On the first day of the Feast […]

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Is Your Anxiety A Result Of Not Praying Enough?

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:18:00 +0000

Gospel Of John 4:5-42 Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.Jacob’s well was there.Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well.It was about noon. A woman of Samaria came to draw water.Jesus said to her,“Give me a drink.”His […]

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The World Doesn’t Want You To Love Your Enemies

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:09:00 +0000

Matthew 5: 38-48 Catholic Bible Study Jesus said to his disciples:“You have heard that it was said,An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.When someone strikes you on your right cheek,turn the other one as well.If anyone wants to go […]

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Does This Gospel Make You Feel Guilty?

Luke Brown, LPCC — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:36:00 +0000

Gospel of Matthew Gospel Reflection Maybe it is just me, but this week’s Gospel often makes me feel guilty and convicted. To know that even thinking about a sinful act is already a sin is terrifying. I am not alone in this because I have encountered many people struggling with scruples, anxiety, and depression citing this […]

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Discernment Of Spirits And Mental Health: The 3 Spirits At Work In Our Lives

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:23:00 +0000

I want to introduce two things to you- discernment of spirits as taught by St. Ignatius and Satan as the great accuser. St. Ignatius taught that there are three spirits at work in our lives. The first is the spirit of God. The idea is that we can tell which spirit is at work by the […]

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Jesus Comes To Heal And Save At Christmas, But We Must Make Him The Center

Luke Brown, LPCC — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 07:13:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 2:15-20 hen the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehemto see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.”So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.When they saw this,they […]

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Why The Goodness Of St. Joseph Teaches Us Not To Seek Revenge | Fourth Week Of Advent Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 06:44:00 +0000

Gospel of Matthew 1:18-24 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,but before they lived together,she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame,decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, […]

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Getting Rid Of Preconceived Notions About How Things Are “Supposed” To Be

Luke Brown, LPCC — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:20:00 +0000

Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,“Are you the one who is to come,or should we look for another?”Jesus said to them in reply,“Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind regain their sight,the lame […]

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2nd Sunday Of Advent: The Purpose Of Fasting And Sacrifice

Luke Brown, LPCC — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:08:00 +0000

Gospel of Matthew 9:35-10 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages,teaching in their synagogues,proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom,and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for thembecause they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is […]

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Family Issues? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Holidays (Here’s How!)

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:45:00 +0000

A common complaint I hear around this time of year is that people are struggling with family members. Old grudges are present, new additions may not be accepted, some family members may choose not to be present, and tensions can be at an all-time high. When these struggles are present, they can take away from the […]

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This Sacrament Improves Mental Health…Here’s Why

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:23:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection,came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying,“Teacher, Moses wrote for us,If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child,his brother must take the wifeand raise up descendants for his brother.Now there were seven brothers;the first married a woman but […]

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Be Mindful Of Those Who Feel Isolated In Your Parish

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:04:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 19:1-10 At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.Now a man there named Zacchaeus,who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man,was seeking to see who Jesus was;but he could not see him because of the crowd,for he was short in stature.So he ran […]

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Do This Instead Of “Trying Harder”

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:46:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parableto those who were convinced of their own righteousnessand despised everyone else.“Two people went up to the temple area to pray;one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,‘O God, I thank you that I […]

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Our Journey Of Healing Will Not Be Over Until We Are In Heaven

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:03:53 +0000

Gospel Of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”The Lord replied,“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree,‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your servantwho has just come in from plowing […]

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Don’t Let The Anxieties Of Life Choke You | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:34:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 8:4-15 When a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after anotherjourneying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable. “A sower went out to sow his seed.And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled,and the birds of the sky ate it up.Some seed fell on rocky ground, […]

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Catholics Can Do This One Thing Daily To Improve Mental Health Immediately! | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:22:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 14:25-33 Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot […]

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How To Be A Humble Person | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:32:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 14:1, 7-14 On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees,and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited,noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table.“When you are invited by someone to a […]

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Trying To Break Bad Habits? You’ll Need Encouragement, Praise, And Patience

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:44:00 +0000

Gospel Of Luke 12:32-48 “There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need. Get yourselves purses that do not wear out, treasure that will not fail you, in heaven where no thief can reach it and no moth destroy […]

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Prayer Should Be More Than A Nice Hobby | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:05:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus,“Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.”He replied to him,“Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?”Then he said to the crowd,“Take care to guard against all greed,for though one may be rich,one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Then he […]

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What Is “The Looking Glass Self”?

Luke Brown, LPCC — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 02:55:00 +0000

Have you ever heard of “The Looking Glass Self”? It is a popular concept in the worlds of sociology and psychology and has been around for quite some time. The belief is that we understand ourselves through what we think others think of us. When applied, we could say that if I see genuine pleasure […]

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Jesus Will Use What We Bring To Him | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:19:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 9:11-17 Jesus spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured. As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and […]

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How To Set Goals In The Spiritual Life | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 11 May 2022 10:04:00 +0000

Gospel of John 13: 31-35 When Judas had left them, Jesus said,“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.If God is glorified in him,God will also glorify him in himself,and God will glorify him at once.My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.I give you a […]

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Gospel Reflection: Don’t Be So Absorbed In Your Feelings That You Miss What’s In Front Of You

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:31:00 +0000

Gospel of John 21: 1-19 At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.He revealed himself in this way.Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus,Nathanael from Cana in Galilee,Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples.Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.”They said to him, “We also […]

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Divine Mercy Sunday Is Good For Your Mental Health

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:40:00 +0000

Gospel of John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.The disciples rejoiced when they […]

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Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:17:00 +0000

Gospel Of John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week,Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning,while it was still dark,and saw the stone removed from the tomb.So she ran and went to Simon Peterand to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them,“They have taken the Lord from the […]

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Come To Know God In The Silence

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:14:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 22:14-23 When the hour came,Jesus took his place at table with the apostles.He said to them,“I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,for, I tell you, I shall not eat it againuntil there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said,“Take […]

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What Jesus Taught Us When He Wept

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:28:00 +0000

Gospel of John 11:11-45 The sisters of Lazarus sent word to Jesus, saying, “Master, the one you love is ill.” When Jesus heard this he said, “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Now Jesus loved Martha […]

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If Success Is Unattainable, Why Even Try?

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:05:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”So to them Jesus addressed this parable:“A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father,‘Father give me the share of […]

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The Importance Of A Name | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:06:00 +0000

Gospel of John 7:40-53 Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said,“This is truly the Prophet.”Others said, “This is the Christ.”But others said, “The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he?Does not Scripture say that the Christ will be of David’s familyand come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”So a […]

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The Goal Of Lent

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:02:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 Filled with the Holy SpFilled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. The devil said to him, […]

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We All Have Something Keeping Us From God

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:19:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 6: 39-45 Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in […]

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Why Loving Our Enemies Is Actually Good For Us

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:11:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.To the person who strikes you on one cheek,offer the other one as well,and from the person who takes your cloak,do not withhold […]

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World Marriage Day Reflection | Called To The Joy Of Love

Luke Brown, LPCC — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 6:17, 20-26 Jesus came down with the Twelveand stood on a stretch of level groundwith a great crowd of his disciplesand a large number of the peoplefrom all Judea and Jerusalemand the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon.And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom […]

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Life Is Full Of Unexpected Changes…Here’s How To Respond | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:22:11 +0000

Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God,mhe was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets.Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him […]

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What We Can Learn From How Jesus Handled Rejection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying:“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”And all spoke highly of himand were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?”He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb,‘Physician, cure yourself,’ […]

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The Body Of Christ Suffers When We Choose To Compare | Sunday Reflection January 23, 2022

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:00 +0000

Luke Brown, LPCCAfter completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN, Luke received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South Dakota State University in his native South Dakota. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and has experience working with children, adolescents, […]

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What An Unnecessary Miracle Can Teach Us About God’s Love | Gospel Reflection For January 16, 2022

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:41:54 +0000

The Gospel Of John 2:1-12 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited. And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ Jesus said, […]

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