Scripture:1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30Mark 7:1-13Reflection:Some of us remember many years ago, when Catholics were called to observe meatless Friday every week. Schools, public and Catholic, would serve grilled cheese sandwiches. » Continue Reading.
Scripture:1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13Mark 6:53-56Reflection:They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on matsto wherever they heard he was.Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered,they » Continue Reading.
Reflection:Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11Reflection:In Isaiah’s call to be a prophet, in today’s first scripture selection, we read of his sinfulness, his weakness and feelings of inadequacy.As » Continue Reading.
Scripture:1 Kings 3:4-13Mark 6:14-29Reflection:What is it about Jesus that is so attractive? We hear today in the gospel reading that Jesus is trying to get his disciples to come to » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Sirach 47:2-11 Mark 6:14-29Reflection:All For Jesus! 21st Century DiscipleshipToday’s Gospel selection from St. Mark recounts the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist at the hands of a weak-willed King Herod…a » Continue Reading.
Scripture:1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12Mark 6:7-13Reflection:Today’s Gospel is a powerful starting point for our reflections and prayer and particularly when we focus our attention on our call to discipleship. The words » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Presentation of the LordScripture:Malachi 3:1-4Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40Reflection:In today’s post-Christmas Gospel reading we find the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph and Jesus visiting the temple to perform the traditional » Continue Reading.
Scripture:2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3Mark 5:21-43Reflection:Our readings today point to some of the most painful of human sufferings. In the Old Testament reading from 2 Samuel, we hear of » Continue Reading.
Scripture:2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13Mark 5:1-20Reflection:Today’s Word gives us an opportunity to reflect on “God’s Providence.” Simply put, the same God who gave being to the world continues to govern » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-191 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30Reflection:In today’s gospel, the people hear Jesus preach, and it is good – awe-inspiring – and then, someone decides to overthink what they hear » Continue Reading.