by Angie Ledbetter | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10 Reading II: Romans 15:4-9 GOSPEL: Matthew 3:1-12 It’s hard to be a leader. In fact, it’s much easier to sit back and be an observer, a critic or an armchair quarterback. Who in this world wants to constantly be in the driver’s seat when the...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 2:1-5 Reading II: Romans 13:11-14 GOSPEL: Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus, Can’t I Sleep? In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus gives us this command, “Stay awake!” I find this to be a concern, because I enjoy sleeping. For me a good night’s sleep is one of...
by Nick Popadich | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Reading II: Colossians 1:12-20 GOSPEL: Luke 23:35-43 People Deserve Compassion This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Christ is the King of all creation. He is the Redeemer. Paul’s letter tells us that...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Malachi 3:19-20a Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 GOSPEL: Luke 21:5-19 The End is Near! “The End is Near,” proclaimed the sketchy “news” site, as a collage of apocalyptic photos filled the page. If not for the poor reputation of the site, it...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 GOSPEL: Luke 20:27-38 Would you Know my Name – If I saw you in Heaven? An elderly woman was on her deathbed. The priest who administered the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick was surprised...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 GOSPEL: Luke 19:1-10 Hangin’ with Sinners This world can be a depressing place. All we seem to hear is that the economy is bad, the evil “others” are out there, big business is crooked, and the...