Feast of Saints Simon and Jude Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Luke 6:12-16 Reflection: In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes us as “fellow citizens with the holy ones and members » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 Luke 13:31-35 Reflection: Today’s scripture readings are all about “preparation.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians urges us to “Put on the armor of God so that you » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32 Luke 13:18-21 Reflection: A mustard seed is just a little thing. But it can grow into a large shrub where the birds of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32-5:8 Luke 13:10-17 Reflection: LAYING ON OF HANDS And He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And there was a woman who for eighteen » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Reflection: When I was at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago studying theology, I took my Early Church History course from » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saint John Paul II Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–16 Luke 13:1-9 Reflection: Do you remember August 1978? Our Catholic Church said goodbye to a beloved Pope Paul VI who had » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Luke 12:54-59 Reflection: Most of us prefer to rely on our human resourcefulness in order to achieve a task. We often undergo training or education precisely for » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross Scripture: Isaiah 61, 1-3 I Corinthians 1, 17-25 Mark 6:7-13 Reflection: Today is the feast of the founder of the Congregation of the » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saint Luke, Evangelist Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10-17b Luke 10:1-9 Reflection: ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’” One of the great themes of the gospels (especially » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Luke 12:13-21 Reflection “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Those words from today’s » Continue Reading.