Thanksgiving Day (USA) Scripture: Sirach 50:22-241 Corinthians 1:3-9Luke 17:11-19 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for Thanksgiving Day, ten lepers approach Jesus, at a distance, as He is traveling through Samaria and Galilee on His way to Jerusalem. Jesus hears their…
Scripture: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31Luke 19:11-28 Reflection: Lord, I thank you for these days of faux Summer, the warmth of which is made more glorious because we have already felt winter’s intentions of icy temps and biting winds. We can…
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: Today we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As with Mary’s birth, Mary’s presentation in the temple cannot be proven historically. “In…
Scripture: 1 Maccabees 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63Luke 18: 35-43 Reflection: I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will have the light of life. The Scripture readings today present an interesting contrast. The passage we…
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-311 Thessalonians 5:1-6Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection: Last week we reflected upon wisdom. We reflected on taking a leap of faith that following the wisdom of God, in love and service of others, would lead us to a…
Scripture: Wisdom 13:1-9Luke 17:26-37 Reflection: Nobody likes to be caught off guard when something momentous is about to happen. Today’s gospel is so unnerving because it reminds us of how costly that unpreparedness can be. We are urged to live…
Scripture: Wisdom 6:1-11Luke 17:11-19 Reflection: In some ways today’s Gospel from Luke is a basic lesson in gratitude. In being thankful. Our Lord healed the ten lepers, one of the greatest handicaps of their time. Who would not agree that…
Scripture: Wisdom 2:23-3:9Luke 17:7-10 Reflection: Two major scriptural themes appear in today’s readings: God has made us in his image, and there are great blessings to receive by keeping his word. Because God made us in his image, we are…
Scripture: Wisdom 1:1-7Luke 17:1-6 Reflection: Our first reading from the beginning of the book of Wisdom invites us to reflect on the essence of justice and integrity in our daily lives. Written in the first century before the birth of…