Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40Mark 5:1-20 Reflection: I have met many people who were fighting their own personal demons, and I know I have had my moments as well. Many of us have had to work through parts of our past, those battling emotional…
Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-131 Corinthians 1:26-31Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection: The readings for today offer us many treasures. Seeking God. Knowing the difference between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. And how to find spiritual happiness. The word seek,…
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19Mark 4:35-41 Reflection: Today we celebrate and give thanks for three people who have gone before us in faith, yet still walk with us today. First, we look at the lives of our ancestors in faith, Abraham…
Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39Mark 4:26-34 Reflection: As a young child, I spent a lot of time in the country. One of my favorite memories is riding in my parent’s car, rolling down the windows, and smelling fields of fresh dill. It…
Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5Mark 4:21-25 Reflection: The gospel for today’s Feast of Saints Timothy and Titus is a familiar parable from the 4th chapter of St. Mark, a chapter that has…
Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Scripture: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22Mark 16:15-18 Reflection: Today is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. And what a conversion we witness in the readings! Night and…
Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10Mark 3:31-35 Reflection: Looking about at those who were sitting around Him, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35 Jesus…
Scripture: Isaiah 8:23-9:31 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17Matthew 4:12-23 Reflection: Lord, this is one of the gospels that really puzzles and challenges me. You walked along the shore of Galilee, passing by fishing boats with crews of men working with their nets.…
Feast of St. Agnes Scripture: Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14Mark 3:20-21 Reflection: Have you ever said or heard someone else say: “He or she is out of his or her mind”. In today’s gospel the crowd that had gathered to hear Jesus…
Scripture: Hebrews 8: 6-13Mark 3: 13-19 Reflection: I will put my laws in their mindsand I will write them upon their hearts.I will be their God,and they shall be my people. –Hebrews 8:10 For I will forgive their evildoingand remember…