Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a,Luke 1:39-45 Reflection: Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country of Judah where she entered the house of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-111 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28 Reflection: With Christmas only eight days away, it is not surprising that each of today’s readings turns our attention to the birth » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 Reflection: The feats of the prophet Elijah are well-documented and well-known. He called down the fire of God and to mock the Baal priests » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 48:17-19Matthew 11:16-19 Reflection: Now that we are in the second week of Advent, the Lord’s message is getting a little more direct. We are still enjoying all the » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20Matthew 11:11-15 Reflection: For this day in the second week of Advent, the Church has » Continue Reading.
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.