Scripture: Romans 12:5-16b Luke 14:15-24 Reflection: In our Gospel today, Jesus tells a parable of a King who threw a big banquet and discovered those who were invited really didn’t » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Scripture: Romans 11:29-36 Luke 14:12-14 Reflection: We continue our journey through our annual November commemoration of saintly people, and today we thank God for the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 2Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: So, have you ever felt small, like insignificant, unimportant? Try this reflection on for "size:" The whole world before you, O Lord, » Continue Reading.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm: 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 Romans 5:5-11 6:3-9 John 6:37-40 Reflection: Our Scriptural wisdom has many descriptions to » Continue Reading.
The Feast of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 1 John 3: 1-3 Matthew 5: 1-12a Reflection: On this Feast of All Saints the first reading assures us in visionary » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Roman 8:31-39 Luke 13:31-35 Reflection: There are easy scriptures and there are hard scriptures: It is easy to write a reflection on John 3:16 — "For God so loved the world." » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:26-30 Luke 13:22-30 Reflection: When I was ten and my sister was 12, our mother passed away from cancer. A tragedy for us and for our father. But » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25 Psalm 126 Luke 13:18-21 Reflection: In today’s passage from Luke Jesus answers the question "What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?" » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Luke 6:12-16 Reflection: In Luke’s gospel today, we hear how Jesus went up to the mountain to pray. Taking time for » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Reflection: The Problem with Religion During this season it’s not uncommon to spot a few pint-sized mummies » Continue Reading.