Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9John 8:51-59 Reflection: I have been sharing the scrutinies with the elect for the past couple of weeks, and I find myself enlightened as well. We may listen to the word of God, and think we get it,…
Scripture: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 John 8:31:42 Reflection: The selection from John’s Gospel today speaks of true freedom. In our overstimulated world of distractions and crises, we can easily become caught into the whirlwind about us, spinning about aimlessly from…
Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9John 8:21-30 Reflection: We hear in our first reading from the Book of Numbers how frustrated the Israelites are as they continued the journey to the Promised Land. We see very clearly that they were close to the…
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14Romans 8:8-11John 11:1-45 Reflection: Our Lenten Journey continues this week with the gospel story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead. The images in this gospel passage from Saint John are stark and compelling. If you can,…
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10Hebrews 10:4-10Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: The virgin shall be with child, and bear a son,and shall name him Emmanuel,which means “God is with us!” -Isaiah 7:14; 8:10. Once again we hear…
Scripture: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Reflection: The Closeness of God In the responsorial Psalm 34:19 for today’s liturgy we find this beautiful text: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (shabar-Hebrew for break in peices) and saves those…
Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14John 5:31-47 Reflection: “…you search the scriptures…yet you refuse to come to me…” This passage seems to be a bit meandering…circling around…traversing. Where are we supposed to land? Why is it important to hear this in Lent? Scriptures…witnesses…John…
Scriptures: Isaiah 49:8-15John 5:17-30 Reflection: Almost every day, we ask someone, “How are you?” I suspect most often they quickly respond: “I’m good,” or “I’m fine,” or perhaps even, “I’m great!” I don’t want to be a sourpuss, but occasionally…
Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9.12John 5:1-16 Reflection: Lent: A Time for Healing Can you imagine waiting 38 years to be healed. In today’s gospel story an invalid, by the pool at the Sheep Gate, is waiting for the water to be stirred…
Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: 2 Samuel 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16Romans 4: 13, 16-18, 22Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24a Reflection: There are a great many remarkable “fathers” in the Scriptures, all who have played…