Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31Matthew 11:28-30 Reflection: In this second week in Advent, Jesus gives us an invitation to, “Come to me” and find rest. When I picture what this invitation offers, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10Luke 5:17-26 Reflection: The season of Advent always provides us with a great opportunity to come to a better understanding of the prophet Isaiah. Who was this person? » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-112 Peter 3:8-14Mark 1:1-8 Reflection: Isaiah tells us to prepare the way of the Lord in the desert and in the wasteland. He didn’t say to do » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 Reflection: Announcing the Three Comings of Jesus There is a little girl whom I’ve known since before she was born. She was a » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Genesis 3:9-15, 20Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: Open Our Hearts and Bear Christ to the World It is God’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Reflection: …Trust in the LORD forever!For the LORD is an eternal Rock.He humbles those in high places,and the lofty city he brings down;He tumbles it » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10aMatthew 15:29-37 Reflection: It is good to remember, when reading Matthew’s Gospel, that it was not written with Twenty-First Century men and women in mind. The author or » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10Luke 10:21-24 Reflection: As we are beginning our Advent journey, we are gifted with two really rich readings. First, we have the prophet Isaiah speaking about sprouts, roots » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5Matthew 8:5-11 Reflection: Our Advent Call to Deeper Faith, Rooted in Humility It’s early December and the sights and sounds of the Christmas season are ever more evident; » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-71 Corinthians 1:3-9Mark 13:33-37 Reflection: History is full of stories and records of individuals and nations alike, who prepared for one eventuality only to be totally » Continue Reading.