Scripture: Acts 15:1-6John 15:1-8 Reflection: Jesus’ analogy of the vine and the branches reminds me when we toured a winery. Our guide walked us through the grape arbors and explained the importance of caring for the vines. Not all growth…
Scripture: Acts 14:19-28 John 14:27-31a Reflection: “’Peace’ is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you….” We find these words that begin today’s gospel to be powerfully consoling and immensely reassuring not only because they speak to…
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Scripture: 1 John 1:5–2:2Matthew 11:25-30 Reflection: Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light.Don’t look at your weaknesses. Realize instead that in Christ crucified you…
Scripture: Acts 9:26-311 John 3:18-24John 15:1-8 Reflection: Happy Springtime! I hope wherever you hail from these days you are able to enjoy the colors and sounds and warmth that Mother Nature has blessed us with during this Eastertide. Our scriptures…
Scripture: Acts 13:44-52John 14:7-14 Reflection: Whoever has seen me has seen the Father… These final discourses in John’s gospel focus not so much on what Jesus did, but on who Jesus is and what he does in and through us. …
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5b-14Mark 16:15-20 Reflection: Courage Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mark, whose Gospel is the earliest of the four evangelists. Mark’s Gospel is symbolized by the lion (Matthew, Luke and…
Scripture: Acts 12:24-13:5aJohn 12:44-50 Reflection: The Word Today’s readings in Acts starts and ends with “The Word”. “The Word of God continued to spread and grow” Act 12:24. “They proclaimed the Word of God,” The Word (logos’) is used some…
Scripture: Acts 11:19-26John 10:22-30 Reflection: In our gospel reading, the people complain to Jesus: “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus responds, “I told you and you do…
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18John 10:1-10 Reflection: As the hind longs for the running stream, my soul longs for you, oh Lord. Bring me to your holy mountain…. -Psalm 42 My soul has been in a dark place, Lord. I have been…
Good Shepherd Sunday Scripture: Acts 4:8-121 John 83:1-2John 10:11-18 Reflection: Today, the fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. There are certain elements that stand out in the gospel and are highlighted by Sister Faustine Maria Pia, S.V. (Magnificat,…