Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 13.4-13, Luke 4.21-30 After reading a passage from the prophet Isaiah in his hometown synagogue, Jesus sat down and began to speak. “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” All who were present spoke favorably of him; they marveled at the appealing discourse which came from his […]
Gospel Reflection for January 30, 2022 – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Nehemiah 8.2-4, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12.12-30. Luke 1.1-4; 4.14-21 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been raised. He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day as he usually did and stood up to read. The scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to him. Unrolling the scroll, Jesus found the place where
Gospel Reflection for January 23, 2022 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 42.1-4, 6-7; Titus 2.11-14, 3.4-7; Luke 3.15-16, 21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove. And a voice came from heaven. “You are my Son, my Beloved; with you I am well
Gospel Reflection for January 9, 2022 – Baptism of the Lord Read More »
Sunday Readings: Zephaniah 3.14-18; Philippians 4.4-7; Luke 3.10-18 Crowds of people came to hear John the Baptist and seek the baptism of repentance he proclaimed. Crowds asked, “John, what should we do?” John answered: “Let people with two coats give to people who have none. People who have lots of food should do the same.” Tax
Gospel Reflection for December 12, 2021 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Read More »
Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 17.10-16; Hebrews 9.24-28; Matthew 12.38-44 “Jesus observed people putting money into the collection box. Many rich people put in large amounts of money. One poor widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a penny each. Jesus called his disciples. ‘I want you to observe that this poor
Gospel Reflection for November 7, 2021 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 6.2-6; Hebrews 7.23-28; Mark 12.28-34 A scribe asked Jesus, “What is the greatest of all the commandments?” Jesus answered,“The greatest of all the commandments is ‘Hear, O Israel! The Holy One your God is God alone. Therefore, love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all
Gospel Reflection for October 31, 2021 – 31st Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 31.7-9; Hebrews 5.1-6; Mark 10.46-52 “Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was coming, he began to shout, “Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!”… Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him,
Gospel Reflection for October 24, 2021 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 53.10-11; Hebrews 4.14-16; Mark 10.35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, asked Jesus, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” Jesus said, “What is it you want me to do for you?” “When you sit on your throne in your glorious kingdom, we want to
Gospel Reflection for October 17, 2021 – 29th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Wisdom 7.7-11, Hebrews 4.12-13; Mark 10.17-27 A man ran up and knelt down in front Jesus, saying, “Good Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. You must know the commandments…” “Teacher, ever since I was a child,
Gospel Reflection for October 10, 2021 – 28th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Genesis 2.18-24; Hebrews 2.9-11; Mark 10.2-12 Some Pharisees asked Jesus a question as a test. “Tell us, does the Law allow a husband to divorce his wife?” Jesus replied, “What law did Moses give you?” A Pharisee answered, “Moses gave permission for a husband to write a divorce notice and send his wife away.” Jesus said, “Moses wrote this
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