Scripture: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31Luke 19:11-28 Reflection: Lord, I thank you for these days of faux Summer, the warmth of which is made more glorious because we have already felt » Continue Reading.
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: Today we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As with Mary’s birth, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Maccabees 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63Luke 18: 35-43 Reflection: I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will have the light of life. The » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-311 Thessalonians 5:1-6Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection: Last week we reflected upon wisdom. We reflected on taking a leap of faith that following the wisdom of God, in » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9Luke 18:1-8 Reflection: Our readings today offer us an insight into the liturgical time of the year. Soon we will celebrate the feast of Christ the King, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 13:1-9Luke 17:26-37 Reflection: Nobody likes to be caught off guard when something momentous is about to happen. Today’s gospel is so unnerving because it reminds us of how » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 7:22b-8:1Luke 17:20-25 Reflection: The first reading continues our dive into the book of Wisdom. Diving calls us to go beyond the superficial level into deep reflection. The first » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 6:1-11Luke 17:11-19 Reflection: In some ways today’s Gospel from Luke is a basic lesson in gratitude. In being thankful. Our Lord healed the ten lepers, one of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 2:23-3:9Luke 17:7-10 Reflection: Two major scriptural themes appear in today’s readings: God has made us in his image, and there are great blessings to receive by keeping his » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 1:1-7Luke 17:1-6 Reflection: Our first reading from the beginning of the book of Wisdom invites us to reflect on the essence of justice and integrity in our daily » Continue Reading.