Third Sunday of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10James 5:7-10Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection: The Third Sunday of Advent is referred to as “Gaudete Sunday.” “Gaudete” means “Rejoice!” We rejoice because the coming, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11Mathew 17:9a, 10-13 Reflection: Are you familiar with “confirmation bias”? It’s the universal human tendency to find what we’re looking for. We accept data that confirms what » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-19Matthew 11:16-19 Reflection: I’ll Live in You, if You Live in Me; Dance then, Wherever You May Be. John Mogabgab, founding editor of Weaving, prays, “May the Lord » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Genesis 3:9-15, 20Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: The Immaculate Conception Today is the day we honor our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and her immaculate conception. From her » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31Matthew 11:28-30 Reflection: Though young men faint and grow weary,and youths stagger and fall,They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength,they will soar as with eagles’ » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 40: 1-11Matthew 18:12-14 Reflection: Advent invites us to ponder deeply who we are in light of God becoming one of us, flesh and blood in real time and » 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 prophet Isaiah. Who was this person? What » Continue Reading.
Second Sunday of Advent Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10Romans 15:4-9Matthew 3:1-12 Reflection: The “Best” Is Yet to Come! Today’s Gospel presents the great Advent figure of John the Baptist, boldly making his » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8 Reflection: A starting point for our reflection on today’s gospel might well be the phrase ‘summoned and sent’. That is, the dynamic movement » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 29:17-24Matthew 9:27-31 Reflection: “And out of gloom and darkness,the eyes of the blind shall see.” Is 29:18 In both of today’s readings, we hear about God healing physical » Continue Reading.