Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15,17-18Mark 12:13-17 Reflection: “…a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness dwells…” Today’s two Scripture readings shine a light on our 21st Century world scene: many challenges face us, and Jesus reminds us that we…
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-7Mark 12:1-12 Reflection: I often notice that a cartoon, or even a stand-up comedian in his or her act, can ‘say’ things that might in other contexts lead to…
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Scripture: Exodus 24:3-8Hebrews 9:11-15Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Reflection: Be then what you see and receive what you are. -St. Augustine of Hippo The Solemnity of the Most Holy…
Scripture: Jude 17, 20b-25Mark 11: 27-33 Reflection: The author of Mark’s Gospel writes just enough to catch our attention, and then leaves us to consider the depths of the passage. That is the case with today’s reading. The chief priests,…
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: “What do you want me to do for you?” This is Jesus’ question to Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who calls out to Jesus for mercy. His voice rises above all the clatter of…
Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25Mark 10:32-45 Reflection: “. . . the word of the Lord remains forever.” Today we remember Saint Paul VI, one of many Italian born popes, he was elected to the papacy…
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16Mark 10:28-31 Reflection: Last weekend we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost! Happy Birthday Church!! In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the special Eucharistic feasts, but for the most part, we have entered into that long…
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Our Scripture readings for today complement each other as they both challenge and encourage us to live as disciples of Christ. In our Gospel reading, Jesus encounters a sincere man who wants to…
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40Romans 8:14-17Matthew 28:16-20 Reflection: What was the first Religious thing you were taught? For me, it was the Sign of the Cross: “In the name of the Father,and of the Son,and…
Scripture: James 5:13-20Mark 10:13-16 Reflection: TRUE REFORM If someone were to ask you what the greatest need in the Church is today, how would you respond? Some feel we must have more ordained priests or religious, or we must break…