Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15Mark 12:28-34 Reflection: Pope Francis, in his landmark encyclical Laudato Si, is strong in his condemnation of the exploitation of the billions of people living in poverty » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12Mark 12:18-27 Reflection: In reading the four Gospels, it’s not uncommon to find people in the story who are confused by Jesus’s teaching and what he » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15,17-18Mark 12:13-17 Reflection: “…a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness dwells…” Today’s two Scripture readings shine a light on our 21st Century world scene: » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-7Mark 12:1-12 Reflection: I often notice that a cartoon, or even a stand-up comedian in his or her act, » Continue Reading.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Scripture: Exodus 24:3-8Hebrews 9:11-15Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Reflection: Be then what you see and receive what you are. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jude 17, 20b-25Mark 11: 27-33 Reflection: The author of Mark’s Gospel writes just enough to catch our attention, and then leaves us to consider the depths of the passage. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: “What do you want me to do for you?” This is Jesus’ question to Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who calls out to Jesus » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25Mark 10:32-45 Reflection: “. . . the word of the Lord remains forever.” Today we remember Saint Paul VI, one of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16Mark 10:28-31 Reflection: Last weekend we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost! Happy Birthday Church!! In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the special Eucharistic feasts, but » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Our Scripture readings for today complement each other as they both challenge and encourage us to live as disciples of Christ. In our » Continue Reading.