Scripture Reflections
Thoughts and commentary on the Sunday readings.Join us each week for a short reflection based upon the readings used at the Sunday Mass, as listed in the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
Reflection for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Exodus 19:2-6a Reading II: Romans 5:6-11 GOSPEL: Matthew 9:36 - 10:8 Relationship Before Function The message for this week is basic to our faith. We must try to discover just how much God loves us. It’s important for us to understand the loving act that...
Reflection for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 GOSPEL: Matthew 5:38-48 God wants us to be holy! In this week's first reading, from the book of Leviticus, Moses tells the Israelites that they need to be holy, which just so happens to include...
Reflection for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Sirach 15:15-20 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 GOSPEL: MT 5:17-37 “Free will” is a tremendous responsibility! As Christians, we believe that God has given us free will. Each and every one of us has the ability to choose between good and evil… right and...