Scripture Reflection . . . The Baptism of the Lord First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29 “The Lord will bless his people with peace.” Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 The celebration of Jesus’ baptism is also a time to reflect on our own baptism. For many of us this event took… Continue reading January 12th – Your name is “Beloved”
Scripture Reflection. . . Second Sunday of Lent First Reading: Genesis 15:5-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27 “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” Second Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1) Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 Today we hear the retelling of the Transfiguration, an event preceding Jesus journey to Jerusalem and his persecution. On the mountaintop while in prayer,… Continue reading March 17th – The one thing
Scripture Reflection. . . Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1 “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26 Today we hear of trees sending out roots towards flowing water. St. Paul in his first Letter to the Corinthians… Continue reading February 17th – Deep Roots
Scripture Reflection . . . Third Sunday of Advent First Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18 Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12 “Cry our with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.” Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 At the end of today’s Gospel it says that John the Baptist “preached good… Continue reading December 16th – Be filled with joy
Scripture Reflection . . . Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 95 “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses commands those who speak on behalf of God to listen first to God.… Continue reading January 28th – Softening the heart
Scripture Reflection. . . Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading:Wisdom 6:12-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63 “My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.” Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel: 25:1-13 The scripture readings today filled with images of seeking, thirsting, hoping and waiting remind me of reflections I recently read in The Reed… Continue reading November 12th – Never stop seeking
Scripture Reflection . . . Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80 “The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.” Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 Have you ever seen a vineyard? Rows of sturdy roots elegantly drapping leaf covered vines to each side. In season… Continue reading October 8th – Remain in me
Scripture Reflection. . , Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25 Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel; Matthew 21:28-32 “Unfair” appears to be the cry against God according to the Prophet Ezekiel and in Matthew’s Gospel. There is something that we as humans struggle with and that is comparing ourselves… Continue reading October 1st -The little way
Scripture Reflection. . . Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 55: 6-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145 “The Lord is near to all who call upon him.” Second Reading: Philippians 1:20-27 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 One of our Sisters had a saying, “God sees things differently.” This was often in response to an individual expressing… Continue reading September 24th – Widening the lens
Scripture Reflection . . . Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Sirach 27: 30-28:7 Responsorial Psalm: 103 “The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, rich in compassion.” Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 On September 14th the Church celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The Gospel of that… Continue reading September 17th – Born to be free
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