Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21John 4:43-54 Reflection: The Responsorial psalm in today’s readings captures so aptly today’s gospel:“I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.” Jesus had reproached the people » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23Ephesians 2:4-10John 3:14-21 Reflection: My Lenten resolution is to be more aware of the consequences of my actions and make positive changes where I can. I » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6Luke 18:9-14 Reflection: Who Can Live Without Some Privilege? The desert journey invites an encounter with God in the Scriptures. There is the white noise of war and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hosea 14:2-10Mark 12:28-34 Reflection: Receive the Love of God Only Jesus’ love can break the spell of self so that we no longer live for ourselves but for Him. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-28Luke 11:14-23 Reflection: But he knew their thoughts and said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house.’ -Luke » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9Matthew 5:17-19 Reflection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus addresses his disciples, mostly working-class Jews who knew the Ten Commandments and the minutiae of Jewish laws. Jesus did not » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Daniel 3:25, 34-43Mattew 18:21-35 Reflection: But with contrite heart and humble spirit let us be received… -Daniel 3:39 Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15Luke 4:24-30 Reflection: Lent 2024: Fasting from Anger, Feasting on Patience In today’s Gospel selection, Jesus is speaking in the synagogue and was rejected by the people » Continue Reading.
Third Sunday of Lent Scripture: Exodus 20:1-171 Corinthians 1:22-25John 2:13-25 Reflection: The temptation to turn life into a marketplace seems to still retain all its force and energy in our » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Reflection: The beginning of today’s gospel sets the scene: tax collectors and sinners were gathered around Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the » Continue Reading.