Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 GOSPEL: Matthew 23:1-12 Are You Exalted? Last week the Pharisees asked Jesus what the most important commandment is, and Jesus responded by giving them what we now call "The Golden Rule." Jesus...
Reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 25:6-10a Reading II: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 GOSPEL: Matthew 22:1-10 Join Him at the Banquet The children of Israel may be the chosen people, but the Lord has invited us all to the banquet. In the parable of the Wedding Banquet, Jesus shows us...
Reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 5:1-7 Reading II: Philippians 4:6-9 GOSPEL: Matthew 21:33-43 The Big Picture It's a fact of life – sometimes we get too focused on the task at hand and we lose sight of the bigger picture. It's a problem that all of us will face at one time or...
Challenge: Generous Time
When we forget to trust in the Lord, we become too self-centered and aren't generous with our time, talents, and treasure! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Help someone by being generous with your time! Remember what St. Paul told the...
Challenge: Big Picture
When we get too focused on our immediate situations, we become self-centered and run the risk of missing the potential negative impacts of our actions! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: When you get upset, step back and look at the big...
Challenge: Find Balance
When our lives get out of balance, we run the risk of putting ourselves first and stumbling headlong into sin! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Find where you're spending too much time and do something to bring your life into balance!...
