Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Reflection: Both the readings for this Sunday are powerful. In the gospel selection, we hear the parable of the two sons from Matthew’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a Luke 9:43b-45 Reflection: “Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the Lord.” Zechariah 2:14 The red sanctuary lamp » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Revelation 12:7-12 John 1:47-51 Reflection: War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8 Luke 9:7-9 Reflection: Psalm 149:4 The Lord takes delight in his people John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9 Luke 9:1-6 Reflection: Jesus gives us his “marching orders” in today’s reading from Luke. Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ezra 6:7-8, 12B, 14-20 Luke 8:19-21 Reflection: He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6 Luke 8:16-18 Reflection: Back in college I had a delightful humanities teacher who periodically would depart from his prepared notes, and generously share wonderful insights about culture » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a Reflection: The Kindness of God “Are you envious because I am good?” “God is good” is a close translation of today’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 Luke 8:1-3 Reflection: Recently I was hospitalized for five days ( doing fine now, thanks). I was confined to bed and was not supposed to get » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 Matthew 9:9-13 Reflection: Today we celebrate the memory of St. Matthew, one of the original twelve apostles, and the author of » Continue Reading.