Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22aMark 2:1-12 Reflection: “When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Mark 1:40-45 Reflection: In today’s Gospel of Mark, Jesus dramatically begins his public ministry in Capernaum where he has established his residence. It is there on the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20Mark 1:29-39 Reflection: My grandson sent me a picture from the San Diego Zoo of two young tiger cubs chasing each other and tussling with delight. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-20Mark 1:21-28 Reflection: Here Begins the Gospel of Mark We begin our daily reading of Mark’s gospel today: 1:21-28. The celebrant can include Monday’s gospel, the calling » Continue Reading.
The Baptism of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38Matthew 3:13-17 Reflection: The Commissioning of Jesus Today’s feast of Our Lord’s Baptism brings Christmas season to its end, » Continue Reading.
The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Matthew 2:1-12 Reflection: Where is the newborn king of the Jews?We saw his star at its risingand have come to do » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13Mark: 1:7-11 Reflection: The writer of the Gospel of Mark does not mince words. The narrative is quick, blunt, to the point. In today’s reading from that » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21John 1:43-51 Reflection: This is the message you have heard from the beginning:we should love one another… –1 John 3:11 Now this is how we shall know » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10John 1:35-42 Reflection: “…Come and see…” Today’s Gospel selection features John the Baptist and two of his disciples encountering Jesus as He walked by – so named » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 John 2:29-3:6John 1:29-34 Reflection: By the time of the composition of the Gospel of John, the Johanine community had several generations of faithful living, spiritual reflection and praying » Continue Reading.