Scripture: Exodus 11:10-12:14 Matthew 12:1-8 Reflection: "For the Son of Man is the Lord of the Sabbath." Matthew 12:8 The readings for today’s Mass draw us into two very dramatic » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20 Matthew 11:28-30 Reflection: My mother’s birthday would have been this week. When I realized the date of this reflection, I hoped there would be some meaningful synergy » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 2:1-15a Matthew 11:20-24 Reflection: Listening to God’s Call to Conversion Last weekend we had the archdiocesan Spanish vocation retreat "Vengan y Vean" (Come and » Continue Reading.
Feast of St Bonaventure Scripture: Exodus1:8-14, 22 Matthew 10:34-11:1 Reflection: We have just read the conclusion of Matthew’s effort to gather in one place (Chapter 10) Jesus’s instructions to his » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a Matthew 10:24-33 Reflection: Fr. Hugo Esparza Pérez, CP, currently serves in a very poor area of Mexico. In the strength and determination of the people he » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30 Matthew 10:16-23 Reflection: The Gospel speaks to the "New Evangelization" as the apostles are sent out on their mission to spread God’s Word to all people. One » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Matthew 10:7-15 Reflection: As Jesus sent out the 12 — this imperfect and frail bunch — to proclaim the good news, he gave them incredible » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Matthew9:18-26 Reflection: The Powerful Touch of Jesus The daily Scriptures present stories of faith that lead to new and renewed life for many » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a Matthew 10:1-7 Reflection: In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve to preach God’s reign, instructing them to deal only with the lost sheep of Israel and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 32:23-33 Matthew 9:32-38 Reflection: Martyrs, Pastors and Wrestlers We look to summer for refreshment, a change of pace, vacations. Today’s readings may suggest that » Continue Reading.