Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegŏn, priest and martyr and Saint Paul Chŏng Hasang, martyr, and their companions, martyrs Scripture: I Corinthians 15:12-20Luke 8:1-3 Reflection: Most of us are quite » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 7:36-50 Reflection: Our gospel today is a story of vivid and illuminating contrasts. In this remarkable scene we see two very different people who respond to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13Luke 7:31-35 Reflection: Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. ~1 Corinthians 12:31 It’s with these words, words that come from deep within Paul’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31aLuke 7:11-17 Reflection: So often in the gospels, Jesus finds himself smack in the middle of somebody’s pain, somebody’s sorrow and loss. That is certainly true » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26,33Luke 7:1-10 Reflection: The Passionist Family celebrated our lives with fiesta during the assembly in June. We celebrated the Exaltation of the Cross and Our Lady of » Continue Reading.
Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Scripture: Isaiah 50:4c-9aJames 2:14-18Mark 8:27-35 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for this Sunday (Mark 8:27-35), Jesus asks His disciples what the people are saying about » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Scripture: Numbers 21:4b-9Philippians 2:6-11John 3:13-17 Reflection: Today is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. ‘Exalt’ has several meanings, but let’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27Luke 6:39-42 Reflection: I have served as a lector and taught lector training for decades. I take proclamation of the word very seriously, with the aim » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1b-7, 11-13Luke 6:27-38 Reflection: Aren’t there some teachings that Jesus leaves with us that are incredibly unnerving? love your enemies…………………..really?, do good to those who hate you……..wow! » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31Luke 6:20-26 Reflection: Throughout the gospels, Jesus frequently makes enigmatic statements, but perhaps none so enigmatic as the Beatitudes in Luke’s gospel today. “Blessed are you who » Continue Reading.