Scripture: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20Matthew 12:46-50 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, when Jesus is speaking to the crowds, He is told that His mother and brothers are waiting to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6Ephesians 2:13-18Mark 6:30-34 Reflection: The Lord is my Shepherd there is nothing I shall want… This verse from Psalm 23 and the entire Psalm 23 will forever be » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Micah 2:1-5Matthew 12:14-21 Reflection: ….the grace to reject all that is contrary to the name of Christ… Today’s Gospel boasts of justice – not an eye for an eye » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19Matthew 11:28-30 Reflection: Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16Matthew 11:25-27 Reflection: Today’s tidbit of a gospel contains a very important message, one we cannot afford to overlook or dismiss. Jesus breaks forth in exuberant praise » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-9Matthew 11:20-24 Reflection: The prophets Ezekiel, Isaiah and Jeremiah renounce the evil deeds of Tyre and Sidon. We need not to go into the debaucheries of Sodom and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-17 Matthew 10:34-11:1 Reflection: Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword. For I came to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Amos 7:12-15Ephesians 1:3-14Mark 6:7-13 Reflection: Today’s responsorial psalm proclaims four God-like elements that lead to glory and salvation: kindness, truth, justice, and peace. Let us reflect on the ultimate » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8Matthew 10:24-33 Reflection: The theme of today’s readings centers on mission; on being sent by God for a specific purpose to open hearts to God’s message. The prophet » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hosea 14:2-10Matthew 10:16-23 Reflection: Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. Today’s gospel passage reminds » Continue Reading.