Daily Scripture, January 7, 2025
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10Mark 6:34-44 Reflection: He said to them in reply, “Give them some food yourselves.” But they said to him, “Are we to buy two hundred days’ wages worth of food and give it to them to eat?”…
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, January 6, 2025
Scripture: 1 John 3:22-4:6Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Reflection: Who among us has not paused to access major intersections of our lives . . . after high school plans, marriage, entering the seminary or religious community, a job we took, the neighborhood…
Daily Scripture, January 5, 2025
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Matthew 2:1-12 Reflection: …it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body… -Ephesians 3:5b-6a …behold,…
Daily Scripture, January 4, 2025
Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10John 1:35-42 Reflection: The Christmas Event and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Today’s Gospel selection features John the Baptist and two of his disciples meeting Jesus as he walked by – John the Baptist call Jesus “the Lamb…
Daily Scripture, January 3, 2025
Scripture: 1 John 2:29-3:6John 1:29-34 Reflection: ‘I did not know him myself’ In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist uses this term twice, and each time reflects that whilst personal knowledge of Jesus, even personal contact is not the case, his…
Daily Scripture, January 2, 2025
Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops, and Doctors of the Church Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28John 1:19-28 Reflection: St. Basil and St. Gregory knew each other as children and rekindled their friendship while studying in Athens as…
Congratulations to our 2025 Jubilarians
For vowed religious like Passionist priests and brothers, a jubilee is the celebration of a significant anniversary of their vowed life, generally celebrated at 25, 50, 60 and 75 years. It marks a milestone in their lifelong commitment to God…
Daily Scripture, January 1, 2025
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27Galatians 4:4-7Luke 2:16-21 Reflection: Happy New Year! We begin this year with the beautiful, timeless blessing Moses shared with Aaron and the Israelites: The LORD bless you and keep you!The LORD…
Daily Scripture, December 30, 2024
Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17Luke 2:36-40 Reflection: We look forward to Christmas, to the birth of the Child Jesus, for the feeling of anticipation in awaiting the arrival of the Savior of the world. We realize that as we age, we…
Daily Scripture, December 29, 2024
Feast of the Holy Family Scripture: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14Colossians 3:12-21Luke 2:41-52 Reflection: Some years ago, I remember speaking with a priest from another town. I was acknowledging my discomfort (especially, as a celibate) with preaching on this Feast of the Holy Family.…