Thanksgiving Scripture: Daniel 6:12-28 Luke 21:29-33 Reflection: It is a bit surprising that in the Hebrew Scriptures there is no exact translation for thanksgiving. Part of the problem is what » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Luke 21:12-19 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, Jesus warns His disciples that they will be persecuted, and put in prison, and "led » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Cecilia Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45 Luke 21:5-11 Reflection: Today in the church we remember St. Cecilia, and in my family, we are also remembering in a special way » Continue Reading.
Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 Luke 21:1-4 Reflection: A bit of a jumble surrounds the liturgy today, corresponding somewhat to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 Luke 20:27-40 Reflection: "God is not God of the dead but of the living, for God, all are alive." Luke 20:39 The first reading for today’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 Luke 19:41-44 Reflection: "To the upright I will show the saving power of God." Psalm 50 Instructions in a manual, recipies for meals or directions to » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ The King Scripture: Ezekiel 34: 11-12, 15-17 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28 Matthew 25: 31-46 Reflection: On this last Sunday of the year, we » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31 Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: Our readings might puzzle us. Two models of holiness are presented by the scriptures: a scribe and a tax collector! Readers of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Luke 18:35-43 Reflection: The first reading for this day, a shocking portrayal of what was happening to the people of Israel from the Book » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 Matthew 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Reflection: Today’s first reading is the concluding poem in the book of Proverbs, and its theme is » Continue Reading.