Scripture: Romans 11:1-2,11-12,25-29Luke 14:1, 7-11 Reflection: 2023 Holiday Humility Jesus & “table fellowship”: today’s Gospel recounts Jesus dining at the home of one of the leading Pharisees. It’s truly a » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5Luke 14:1-6 Reflection: Dropsy (or Oedema) is a build-up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen. The swelling can occur in one particular » Continue Reading.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9Romans 6:3-9John 6:37-40 Reflection: All Souls Day is traditionally the third day of Allhallowtide—right after Halloween and All Saints’ » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12a Reflection: Have you experienced reading an article or listening to a presentation and felt like the writer or speaker » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25Luke 13:18-21 Reflection: Happy Tuesday in the 30th Week of Ordinary Time! Do you remember your first Religion Book? Mine was the St Joseph Baltimore Catechism, which all » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:12-17Luke 13:10-17 Reflection: Sometimes I just want to scream in frustration. Each time I read today’s Gospel story about the crippled woman bent over and completely incapable of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 22:20-261 Thessalonians 1:5–10Matthew 22:34-40 Reflection: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. -Matthew 22:40 Love for God and Love for our neighbor are the two main themes for » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 7:18-25a Luke 12:54-59 Reflection: Lord, it is not easy to accept that I don’t understand something. I mean, there are vast tracts of brilliant interpretations from timeless theologians » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 6:19-23Luke 12:49-53 Reflection: Jesus says to his disciples in today’s gospel from Luke (12:49-53): “I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 6:12-18Luke 12:39-48 Reflection: Even though it is not explicitly mentioned, I see both of our readings for today looking at the implications of having a personal relationship with » Continue Reading.