Scripture: Exodus 12:37-42Matthew 12:14-21 Reflection: In today’s Old Testament and Psalm readings, we are drawn into the story of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Scripture recalls the mighty » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 11:10-12:14Matthew 12:1-8 Reflection: Our first reading from the book of Exodus, recounts the event of the Passover sacrifice and meal. A lamb without blemish was taken from each » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20Matthew 11:28-30 Reflection: “I love you. I care about you. I will be with you.” These are words all of us hunger to hear because they offer the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12Matthew 11:25-27 Reflection: At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-15aMatthew 11:20-24 Reflection: It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon and for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you… This gospel » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14, 22Matthew 10:34-11:1 Reflection: The Enduring Shadow of Cruelty When we look back at history, as far back as the oldest writings » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:10-14Colossians 1:15-20Luke 10:25-37 Reflection: The parable of the Good Samaritan is so familiar to most of us that it can sometimes be a challenge to find new insight » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26aMatthew 10:24-33 Reflection: Sparrows are small birds found in most parts of the world. They have a typical length of 6.3 inches and weigh a mere .85 to 1.39 » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30Matthew 10:16-23 Reflection: “Hineni,” “Here I am,” Jacob responded to God who called him. The Hebrew word “hineni” is packed with mystical, life-changing meaning. It means complete » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5Matthew 10:7-15 Reflection: When I was 3 months old, I weighed the same as when I was born. Although they eventually received a diagnosis and effective » Continue Reading.