Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20 Matthew 11:11-15 Reflection: Advent, a Mother’s Love, and Juan Diego Today we celebrate the feast of Juan Diego of Mexico, “hermit”. The Ordo says ‘he devoted himself to the pilgrims who came to see the image of…
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Matthew 18:12-14 Reflection: Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care. -Isaiah 40:11 “Go right home now, no dawdling on…
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 5:17-26 Reflection: Several years ago, a dozen Louisville Catholics were given an abandoned rectory to develop a Catholic Worker house of hospitality. When we began the effort there was no clear path to follow. We prayed,…
Second Sunday of Advent Scripture: Baruch 5:1-9Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11Luke 3:1-6 Reflection: Wow, we are already in the Second Sunday of Advent. For many of us, and I include myself in this group, the First Sunday of Advent frequently gets lost…
Scripture: Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26 Matthew 9:35 – 10:2,5,6-8 Reflection: Faith, Life, Love … Treasured and Shared Today’s Advent Gospel presents a touching scene: Jesus moves among the towns and villages, teaching, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, curing disease and illness. …
Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10aMatthew 15:29-37 Reflection: The miracle that we read of in today’s gospel seems to have various levels of application for us. Firstly, of course, we have the presenting situation of a physical hunger – “My heart is moved…
Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Reflection: When I was young, I was blessed to be part of the Cursillo[PG1] “short course” (in Christianity) movement. The first talk of our weekends was on “Ideals;” and the main point was that we…
Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10aMatthew 15:29-37 Reflection: In his wonderful book, Let Us Dream, Pope Francis reflects on how we should face the future in a post-pandemic world. One lesson to take with us, the Pope suggests, is the vital role that…
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Matthew 8:5-11 Reflection: O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. -Isaiah 2:5 Mountains! Beautiful! Majestic! Some people feel the need to climb up to the very summits of the…
First Sunday of Advent Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-161 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Reflection: ADVENT IS HERE!!!! Someone asked me recently to share my thoughts or images regarding the season of Advent. Our liturgical planning group at our parish has been doing…