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Solemnity of Christ the King Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14Revelation 1:5-8John 18:33b-37 Reflection: Christ the King “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to…
Scripture: Revelation 11:4-12Luke 20:27-40 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, the Sadducees, who don’t believe in the Resurrection, take their turn in trying to stump Jesus. They offer him a hypothetical situation in which a woman winds up marrying…
Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11Luke 19:45-48 Reflection: The scene of Jesus driving out the merchants and money changers from the temple makes for great dramatic re-enactment. In many of the films that have sought to present the life of the Messiah, this…
Memorial of the Presentation of Mary Scripture: Revelation 5: 1-10Luke 19: 41-44 Revelation: Although the Presentation of Mary cannot be proven historically, the feast does have an important theological purpose. The presentation of Mary in the temple continues the impact…
Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11Luke 19:11-28 Reflection: Engage in trade with these until I return…. I chose you from the world, to go forth and bear fruit that will last… Yet another parable – two really – Jesus intertwines two into one…
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22Luke 19:1-10 Reflection: Sometimes our actions indicate one thing on the surface, but in fact betray a much deeper desire and longing – one we think is masked and well hidden. But while we think that our…
Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5Luke 18:35-43 Reflection: Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Luke 18:41 I think that I was in fifth grade when the school principle asked…
Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3Hebrews 10:11-14, 18Mark 13:24-32 Reflection: Our gospel today provides an explicit and quite illuminating answer to these very human questions: “What are we waiting for?” “Are we on the lookout for anything?” “Expecting anything?” Many people today are…
Scripture: 3 John 5-8Luke 18:1-8 Reflection: In today’s gospel, Jesus offers a compelling example of faithful perseverance. It’s the brief but unforgettable parable of the pesky widow who won’t take no for an answer. For what Jesus hints must have…
Scripture: 2 John 4-9Luke 17:26-37 Reflection: I’ll bet we have all seen pictures of hooded and robed people walking with signs that warn, “Repent, the end is near!” Or, how about, “The world is going to end soon”? Well, while…