Scripture: Genesis 9:1-13Mark 8:27-33 Reflection: There is nothing quite as striking or stunning as a rainbow after a deluge of rain that brings life to a standstill. Even while dark clouds still threaten more rain and there is only a…
Scripture: Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22Mark 8:22-26 Reflection: Both scripture readings today present us with stories about living in a wounded world. The first, from Genesis, recounts the last half of the story of Noah. The forty days of rain have stopped…
Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10Mark 8:14-21 Reflection: Imagine, if you will, these two striking statements taken from our reading today found in Genesis, chapter six: “When the Lord saw how great was man’s wickedness on earth, and how no desire…
Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, 25Mark 8:11-13 Reflection: Today’s first reading from Genesis, the infamous and always unsettling story of Cain murdering his brother Abel, is a case study in the pernicious effects of envy, traditionally listed as one of the seven…
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-81 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20Luke 6:17, 20-26 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today (Luke 6:17, 20-26), Jesus gives some reassurances and some challenges. The reassurances come in the form of beatitudes. Jesus begins with “Blessed are you who…
Scripture: Genesis 3:9-24Mark 8:1-10 Reflection: What were Jesus and his disciples to do with a large crowd in a deserted place, and very hungry after spending three days with them? There just wasn’t enough bread for them. Jesus was “moved…
Memorial of Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8Mark 7:31-37 Reflection: Jesus often told people not to publicize his miracles. This might seem counterintuitive – wouldn’t miracles be the most obvious way to demonstrate divine power? It makes…
Estamos llamados a solidarizarnos con el Papa Francisco y nuestros obispos en el reto de acompañar a estos hermanas y hermanos nuestros en su viaje en busca de seguridad y supervivencia.
We are called to be in solidarity with Pope Francis and our bishops in their challenge to accompany our brothers and sisters on their journey seeking security and survival.
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25Mark 7:24-30 Reflection: Our Gospel for today picks up as Jesus once again travels into Gentile territory from the traditional lands of Israel. As far as we can tell from the text, he is alone and enters “a…