Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a Reflection: Even though we acknowledge that there are mysteries in our faith that really constitute the heart of our relationship to God, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49 Luke 8:4-15 Reflection: What kind of field are you? Are you hardened like a footpath?…rocky ground?…overgrown with thorns?…or, are you good soil, fertile and productive? » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Luke 6:43-49 Reflection: In the liturgy of the hours, the leader starts with the phrase: "O Lord open my lips", and the people respond: "And » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 8:1-3 Reflection: When reading this section of St. Paul’s letter to Timothy, a memory of years gone by when I was working as an assistant » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27 Luke 6:39-42 Reflection: At the recent Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps added drama and excitement to the games by winning eight gold medals with stunning performances » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1b-4, 11-13 Luke 6:27-38 Reflection: Our Gospel passage today continues Luke’s "Sermon on the Plain," as it is called in contrast to Mathew’s "Sermon on the Mount." » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 7:36-50 Reflection: Simon, the Pharisee, somehow missed the "menu" for the supper to which he invited Jesus. He stands watching Jesus who is reclining at » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Scripture: Numbers 21:4b-9 Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17 Reflection: For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Luke 6:12-19 Reflection: This reading from the Gospel of Luke is filled with symbolism but also includes some unexpected challenges. The mountain in scripture has traditionally » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Micah 5:1-4a Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Reflection: We celebrate a Jubilee year dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle in our church. » Continue Reading.