Scripture: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20James 3:16-4:3Mark 9:30-37 Reflection: I mentioned a couple of weeks ago at Mass of a penance I often give when I hear confessions. Another penance I often give is the Third Step Prayer from Alcoholics Anonymous. I…
The Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13Matthew: 9:9-13 Reflection: And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with Jesus and his disciples. -Matthew 9:11 Have you ever…
Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegŏn, priest and martyr and Saint Paul Chŏng Hasang, martyr, and their companions, martyrs Scripture: I Corinthians 15:12-20Luke 8:1-3 Reflection: Most of us are quite familiar with the stories of the growth of faith in…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 7:36-50 Reflection: Our gospel today is a story of vivid and illuminating contrasts. In this remarkable scene we see two very different people who respond to Jesus in very different ways. First, there is a Pharisee…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13Luke 7:31-35 Reflection: Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. ~1 Corinthians 12:31 It’s with these words, words that come from deep within Paul’s heart, words that almost seem to be a desperate plea…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31aLuke 7:11-17 Reflection: So often in the gospels, Jesus finds himself smack in the middle of somebody’s pain, somebody’s sorrow and loss. That is certainly true in the poignant, heart-wrenching story we hear today. In great…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26,33Luke 7:1-10 Reflection: The Passionist Family celebrated our lives with fiesta during the assembly in June. We celebrated the Exaltation of the Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. In addition, many joined us in Sierra Madre for…
Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Scripture: Isaiah 50:4c-9aJames 2:14-18Mark 8:27-35 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for this Sunday (Mark 8:27-35), Jesus asks His disciples what the people are saying about Him: “Who do people say that I am?” When the…
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Scripture: Numbers 21:4b-9Philippians 2:6-11John 3:13-17 Reflection: Today is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. ‘Exalt’ has several meanings, but let’s consider ‘raise in honor’ and ‘stimulate the imagination.’ In a…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27Luke 6:39-42 Reflection: I have served as a lector and taught lector training for decades. I take proclamation of the word very seriously, with the aim of making it come alive so God can change people’s…