Scripture: Genesis 1:20 – 2:4aMark 7:1-13 Reflection: Genesis 1: Curtain-Raiser to the Drama of Salvation History With the sweep of near poetic language, Genesis 1 introduces the major themes that » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-19Mark 6:53-56 Reflection: This world exists because God’s love could not be contained even by God, and so it burst forth and poured out in creative action. Although » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-81 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 5:1-11 Reflection: Here I am Lord; Send Me God’s invitations, callings, or vocations give unity to our Sunday readings. Can we look at the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17,20-21Mark 6:30-34 Reflection: The Great Commandment…Practically Speaking Today’s two Scripture selections and the Responsorial Psalm flow together as a lived application of the Great Commandment to “love God…love » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8Mark 6:14-29 Reflection: “Let your life be free from love of moneybut be content with what you have,for he has said, I will never forsake you or abandon » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24Mark 6:7-13 Reflection: In 2002, our archdiocese was in the throes of the clergy sex abuse scandal. In the poorest section of Louisville, where there were once » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Agatha Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15Mark 6:1-6 Reflection: Our reading from the book of Hebrews continues today as we keep progressing through this book with the biblical author » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4Mark 5:21-43 Reflection: “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” Today’s Gospel selection features Jesus ministering to the pressing needs of both large crowds of people, and individuals » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40Mark 5:1-20 Reflection: Two thoughts immediately spring to mind as I contemplate this gospel story as dramatic as it is in keeping with Mark’s style and approach. The » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, we find Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the temple practicing the » Continue Reading.