Sunday Readings: Isaiah 61.1-2, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24; John 1.6-8, 19-28 Now the questioners had been sent from the Pharisees and asked John the Baptist, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet? John the Baptist answered, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you […]
Gospel Reflection for December 17, 2023 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Read More »
May we be blessed by the Light of Christ. May a spark be kindled in each heart, to flicker like a candle flame. May Christ fill us with his light so that we may illuminate a dark place, for his sake. Amen. ~ The Community of the Holy Name, Oakwood, England
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Sunday Readings: Isaiah 40.1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3.8-14; Mark 1.1-8 Here begins the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In Isaiah the prophet, it is written, “I send my messenger before you to prepare your way: a herald’s voice in the desert, crying, ‘Make ready the way for God’s coming; clear God a
Gospel Reflection for December 10, 2023 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 63.16-17, 19; 64.2-7; 1 Corinthians 1.3-9; Mark 13.33-37 Jesus said to his disciples. “Watch! Stay awake! You do not know when the appointed time will come. It will be like a householder going on a journey who leaves home, puts his slaves in charge, each with tasks, and orders the doorkeeper to
Gospel Reflection for December 1, 2023 – 1st Sunday of Advent Read More »
Blessed are those who are poor in spirit: the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who are mourning: they will be consoled. Blessed are those who are gentle: they will inherit the land. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice; they will have their fill. Blessed are those who show mercy
Sunday Readings: Proverbs 31.10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-6; Matthew 25.14-30 Jesus told this parable. A man going on a journey summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them, according to the abilities of each. To one, he gave five talents; to a second, he gave two talents; to a third, one talent. Immediately the
Gospel Reflection for November 19, 2023 – 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Wisdom 6.12-16 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 Matthew 25.1-13 Jesus told this parable to his disciples. “The reign of God can be likened to ten young women who took their lamps and went out to welcome a bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five wise. The foolish girls took their lamps but brought no
Gospel Reflection for November 12, 2023 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Blessed Be Your Way Blessed Be Your Way May God to whom nothing is hidden and to whom you belong give you blessing, salvation and peace in the days he grants you on earth.
Sunday Readings: Exodus 22.20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1.5-10; Matthew 22.34-40 When the Pharisees heard Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, who put a question to him about resurrection from the dead, the Pharisees assembled together. One of them, a lawyer, in an attempt to trip Jesus up, asked, “Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?”
Gospel Reflection for October 29, 2023 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »