by Jacki Popadich | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Reading II: Hebrews 5:1-6 GOSPEL: Mark 10:46-52 The Church of TODAY! It’s no secret that one of the big priorities of St. John Paul II’s papacy was the youth of our church. Thanks to his vision, we recognize the youth not as the...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 53:10-11 Reading II: Hebrews 4:14-16 GOSPEL: Mark 10:35-45 Look Down to Look Up The stereotypical Christian household is one of conservative values and respectable living. One would expect to find a well-manicured lawn, neat and tidy house,...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Wisdom 7:7-11 Reading II: Hebrews 4:12-13 GOSPEL: Mark 10:17-30 What Do You Value Most? I like to think that I’m a generous person. I donate my time, talents, and treasures to a number of different organizations. But the gospel reading this Sunday is...
by Brian Singer-Towns | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Reading II: Philippians 2:1-11 GOSPEL: Matthew 21:28-32 Being Sick? For the past week, I’ve been sick with a cold. I don’t do sick well. The stubborn part of me refuses to be mastered by my illness. I medicate myself and keep...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Isaiah 55:6-9 Reading II: Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A GOSPEL: Matthew 20:1-16A The Mystery of God’s Ways In the readings today, we see a God who is mystery – whose ways are so beyond ours that we can’t understand, though we can see some of the...
by Brandon Jubar | Scripture Reflection |
Reading I: Sirach 27:30 – 28:7 Reading II: Romans 14:7-9 GOSPEL: Matthew 18:21-35 Live for the Lord In the second reading this Sunday, St. Paul tells us that, as true Christians, we don’t live for ourselves. It’s an idea that can become lost or forgotten...