Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a Reflection: On this beautiful Solemnity of St. Joseph, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, or 13:41c-62John 8:1-11 Reflection: Let the one among us without sin cast the first stone… I came to a very poignant realization as a » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34Hebrews 5:7-9John 12:20-33 Reflection: Life comes through death. That’s the unsettling, though absolutely unmistakable, message of the gospel for this Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jesus announces, “The hour » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20John 7:40-53 Reflection: The journey continues with our dive into the Gospel of John. The dispute between Jesus and the Jewish authorities is revving up. At the heart » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Reflection: Our Lenten Gospel today begins by saying that Jesus didn’t travel to Judea because there was a group of people trying to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14John 5:31-47 Reflection: Dare we compare the ‘molten calf’ of Moses’ time and today’s rampant materialism? Have we allowed ourselves to be ensnared in a culture where material » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-15John 5:17-30 Reflection: “Come out of the darkness, for the lord comforts his people and shows mercy.” That cry of the prophet – an affirmation of God’s loving » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12John 5:1-16 Reflection: Both readings today reflect the life-giving and healing attributes of water as symbols of God’s countless blessings and abundant mercy. In the first reading » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21John 4:43-54 Reflection: The Responsorial psalm in today’s readings captures so aptly today’s gospel:“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” Jesus had reproached the people » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23Ephesians 2:4-10John 3:14-21 Reflection: My Lenten resolution is to be more aware of the consequences of my actions and make positive changes where I can. I » Continue Reading.