Scripture: Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25Luke 7:18b-23 Reflection: The theme of the two brothers is one that is familiar to all of us. It is a favorite biblical theme. The stories » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-111 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28Reflection:Today we celebrate the third Sunday in Advent, typically referred to as Gaudete Sunday. We see this reflected throughout our readings beginning with the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-19 Matthew 11:16-19 Reflection: “We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge for you but you did not mourn.” There was » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 41:13-20Matthew 11:11-15Reflection:The writings of the prophets resonate so strongly in our hearts right now. Everyone I know is weary of the coronavirus with its isolation and separation, of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 40:25-31Matthew 11:28-30Reflection:The Night Sky of AdventThis is the week of the Geminid meteorite shower, the most spectacular of the year. If the sky is clear on Sunday night two » Continue Reading.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryScripture:Genesis 3:9-15, 20Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12Luke 1:26-38Reflection:Today we celebrate Mary’s immaculate conception. Mary was chosen by God to bear the Son of God, while free » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 35:1-10Luke 5:17-26Reflection:Back in the early ‘60’s in a time before the Internet, when life seemed simpler and you actually had to use books to do research, we Passionist high » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-112 Peter 3:8-14Mark 1:1-8Reflection:Are you weary of the Covid-19 pandemic, yearning for the relief a vaccine promises? I am.When this scourge ends, I can’t wait to hug friends » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8Reflection:Throughout Advent the church gives us readings to reflect on from the prophet Isaiah. Many of these texts were spoken to a group of people » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Isaiah 29:17-24Matthew 9:27-31Reflection:Vision & VitalityThe richness of the Advent season continues to gradually unfold for us and our needy world. Today’s Gospel selection presents Jesus dealing with the blindness of » Continue Reading.