Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12Luke 12:39-48 Reflection: Then Peter said, “Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?” (Luke 12:41) Peter asks a good question. It is probably a question we have asked ourselves, especially when we think that we…
Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-22Luke 12:35-38 Reflection: For the weekday Masses during Ordinary Time, the Scripture readings go through the various books of the Old and New Testaments, and the Gospel readings are sequential as well. Because of this, the readings do…
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10Luke 12:13-21 Reflection: In our gospel today, someone says to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.” Jesus does not directly respond. Rather Jesus cautions against greed. Life does not consist of amassing lots…
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11Hebrews 4:14-16Mark 10:35-45 Reflection: Today is a very important day for all the Passionists throughout the world. It’s the feast day of our Holy Founder, St. Paul…
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23Luke 12:8-12 Reflection: There is no better gift than to receive a card or letter letting us know that we made a difference in someone’s life and blessed them in ways we likely would never have known. That…
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-10Luke 11:47-54 Reflection: Have you ever heard news so wonderful, so completely stupendous, that you couldn’t hold it in? A message so breathtaking that it just had to be shared? That may be the best way to understand…
Scripture: Galatians 5:18-25Luke 11:42-46 Reflection: One of my favorite movie lines comes from the golf classic, “Caddyshack.” Judge Smails and Ty are arguing about participation in a golf tournament. The Judge says, “My partner was club champion, and I am…
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6Luke 11:37-41 Reflection: Can you imagine being invited to someone’s home for an evening meal and then find yourself being criticized for the way you eat your food by the very host who welcomed you? It might very…
Scripture: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1Luke 11:29-32 Reflection: Today’s reading revisits the ancient world’s horrific distinctions between slaves and free people, and the children of slaves and free people. Imagine gathering around a round table today with people from all walks of life. We arrive by jet and car; they come on foot from a river, bearing a gourd of…
Scripture: Wisdom 7:7-11Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30 Reflection: Something I have never noticed before is what is missing in Jesus’ listing some of the commandments. He omits the first one, “I, the Lord, am your God . . .you shall not have…