Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18Mark 4:1-20 Reflection: Hear this! A sower went out to sow. –Mark 4:3 We are in the midst of winter and as I look out at my » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10Mark 3:31-35 Reflection: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025! As we begin this new year our scriptures of today call us to ponder and reflect! » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 9:15, 24-28Mark 3:22-30 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, there are some scribes, who, apparently seeing or hearing about Jesus driving out demons, say, “He is possessed » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-101 Corinthians 12:12-30Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Reflection: From St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians: Brothers and sisters:As a body is one though it has many parts,and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22Mark 16:15-18 Reflection: To Rise Above the Toxins of Disparagement, Division, and Hatred…to Remain “Unharmed by Deadly Poison” Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13Mark 3:13-19 Reflection: There was an old military ballad that began with the lyrics: “Give me ten men who are stout-hearted men, and I’ll soon give you ten thousand » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 7:25-8:6Mark 3:7-12 Reflection: In our Gospel reading, Mark relates that, even though Jesus “withdrew toward the sea with his disciples,” people followed Him, hoping to be healed. Their » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17Mark 3:1-6 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, Jesus is in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and there is a man there with a withered hand. » Continue Reading.
Memorial of St. Agnes Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18Mark1:29-29 Reflection: Today is the feast of St. Agnes, a popular (twelve- or thirteen-year-old) early Roman persecution martyr. Her life has been celebrated on » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10Mark 2:18-22 Reflection: “…new wine is for fresh skins…” Why do your followers not…doesn’t that sound familiar? A typically human response – we want everyone to do as » Continue Reading.