Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9aMatthew 9:14-15 Reflection: Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20Luke 9:22-25 Reflection: As 2025 began, fires in Southern California devastated thousands of communities. Homes, schools, community centers, businesses small and large, museums, and historic buildings were burnt » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Joel 2:12-182 Corinthians 5:20 – 6:2Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Reflection: You are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook people’s sins, to bring » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 35:1-12Mark 10:28-31 Reflection: Following Jesus…Really! Today’s Gospel selection flows from yesterday’s Gospel wherein the evangelist Mark relates the touching saga of a rich young man who runs after » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 17:20-24Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Today, we are privileged to hear a gospel that many believe has inspired ordinary folk, saints and founders throughout history to take radical action for » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 27:4-71 Corinthians 15:54-58Luke 6:39-45 Reflection: Has anyone ever told you the story about when an airplane is in trouble, each passenger is instructed to put on their own » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 17:1-15Mark 10:13-16 Reflection: Today’s readings could seem to be a paradox, which is a self-contradictory statement or situation. The book of Sirach, sometimes called Ecclesiasticus, is part of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 6:5-17Mark 10:1-12 Reflection: During my time serving in parish ministry as a pastoral associate, one of my treasured experiences would be the opportunity to prepare couples for their » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 5:1-8Mark 9:41-50 Reflection: In our first reading from Sirach, the author says, “Delay not your conversion to the Lord.” This is toward the end of our reading, but » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 4:11-19Mark 9:38-40 Reflection: Wisdom. We do not often enough reflect on this virtue. We are more familiar with “Faith, Hope, and Love.” But wisdom in today’s reading from » Continue Reading.