Daily Scripture, May 6, 2022
Scripture: Acts, 9:1-20 John 6:52-59 Reflection: We don’t call it idolatry, but it can be. In our minds, often in the deep recesses, we each carry concepts of what we long for our lives. These are our plans, our hopes,…
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province | Los Pasionistas Provincia Santa Cruz
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province are a family of priests, brothers and laity who reach out with compassion to the crucified of today. We keep alive the memory of Christ’s Passion through our commitment to community, prayer, ministries of the Word and service to those who suffer.
Los Pasionistas de la Provincia Santa Cruz formamos una familia de sacerdotes, hermanos religiosos y laicos que se extienden con compasión a los crucificados de hoy. Mantenemos viva la memoria de la Pasión de Cristo mediante nuestro compromiso con la vida comunitaria, la oración, los ministerios de la Palabra y el servicio a quienes sufren.
Daily Scripture, May 5, 2022
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40John 6:44-51 Reflection: Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” –Acts 8:30 Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father…
Daily Scripture, May 4, 2022
Scripture: Acts 8:1-18 John 6:35-40 Reflection: Glory from Suffering, Joy from Sorrow, Life from Death Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles recounts the tragic persecution of the early Church, the death and burial of St. Stephen —…
Daily Scripture, May 3, 2022
Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8John 14:6-14 Reflection: By the time of the gospel of John is written, Christians had lived in the light of the Resurrection for a number of generations. Their collective faith…
Daily Scripture, May 2, 2022
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church Scripture: Acts 6:8-15John 6:22-29 Reflection: St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr was killed because of his teachings. He angered members of various synagogues, who then accused him of blasphemy at his trial.…
Daily Scripture, May 1, 2022
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Reflection: BREAKFAST ON THE SHORE One of the true gifts I have been given in my life has been the frequent opportunity (as part of my job at Catholic Theological Union) to…
Daily Scripture, April 30, 2022
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7John 6:16-21 Reflection: In today’s reading of John 6:16, we see the disciples in a boat on their way to Capernaum. A strong wind blows, and as they are three to four miles out, they see Jesus walking…
Daily Scripture, April 29, 2022
Scripture: Acts 5:34-42John 6:1-15 Reflection: Today we hear the story of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes; a story which is found in all four Gospels. In this story there are subtle differences; Jesus takes the initiative to provide…
Daily Scripture, April 28, 2022
Scripture: Acts 5:27-33John 3:31-36 Reflection: ‘We must obey God rather than men’! This is a profound statement of faith coming out of the mouths of Peter and the Apostles. The Roman authorities were infuriated and wanted to put them to…
Daily Scripture, April 25, 2022
Feast of St. Mark Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Mark 16:15-20 Reflection: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” ~Mark 16:15 What a wonderful charge. And as human beings, we have so many possibilities of how…