Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Luke 1:57-66 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, we have Luke’s account of the birth of John the Baptist. For the last few days we have heard » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56 Reflection: In the first reading Hannah brought Samuel to the temple and left him there… too bad that’s not an option today – I » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Luke 1:39-45 Reflection: "Satchel" Paige was a pitcher in the Negro League during his prime, pitching 50 no-hit games during that time before » Continue Reading.
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1: 26-38 Reflection: In five days we will celebrate the feast of Christmas. Hovering over the Scripture readings for » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Luke 1:5-25 Reflection: "So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others." Luke » Continue Reading.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: "Nothing will be impossible for God." Luke 1: 37 The gift of motherhood is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10 Luke 7:24-30 Reflection: As we rush toward Christmas we are given a moment to pause by our readings today. Our first reading comes near the end of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25 Luke 7:18b-23 Reflection: How often I like to characterize Advent as that silent, still time of patient waiting. Of course, this is true. If it » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Matthew 21:28-32 Reflection: Matthew’s recalling of the parable of the two sons is in the context of Jesus’ conflict with the scribes and Pharisees. Luke also » Continue Reading.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Scripture: Zechariah 2:14-17 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: Appearances by the Virgin Mary have been regularly reported throughout the centuries. Some enthusiastic believers go into great » Continue Reading.