Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11Matthew 6:7-15 Reflection: Here we are at the very beginning of our Lenten Season. It’s the very first week, just seven days into this forty-day journey. As we » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18Matthew 25:31-46 Reflection: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. -Leviticus 19:18 The Lord’s call to holiness for His people is consistent. Just as He told the Israelites » Continue Reading.
First Sunday of Lent Scripture: Genesis 9:8-151 Peter 3:18-2Mark: 1:12-15 Reflection: “Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 58:9b-14Luke 5:27-32 Reflection: The Lenten message is simple, but easily missed and almost always quickly forgotten: Following the ways of the Lord brings happiness and life. If we » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9aMatthew 9:14-15 Reflection: Our Lenten season began with the prophet Joel’s exhortation to “rend your hearts, not your garments.” The challenge to “fast” stares us once again in » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20Luke 9:22-25 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, after Jesus predicts His own Passion and death and resurrection, He tells His disciples what it means to be » Continue Reading.
Ash Wednesday Scripture: Joel 2:12-182 Corinthians 5:20-6:2Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Reflection: Between the jubilant melodies of Fat Tuesday and the delightful chocolate bunnies of Easter Sunday lies the season of Lent. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: James 1:12-18Mark 8:14-21 Reflection: The text for today is immediately following Jesus feeding the crowds for a second time, the Pharisees demand for a “sign” and Jesus’ refusal to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: James 1:1-11Mark 8:11-13 Reflection: Today’s readings present a captivating contrast between faith and agnosticism. In Mark’s gospel, Jesus has arrived in the region of Dalmanutha, on the northwest coast » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-461 Corinthians 10:31-11:1Mark 1:40-45 Reflection: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Several times in the Hebrew Bible, God punished people for their disobedience by inflicting » Continue Reading.