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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21 Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 GOSPEL: Luke 13:22-30 Faith Check on Aisle Five I hate standing in lines. It’s something that we all have to do, but I seem to have no skill at it. If I pick the shortest lane, it’s bound to be riddled with...
Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Reading II: Hebrews 12:1-4 GOSPEL: Luke 12:49-53 The Gospel reading this week is a bit... disturbing for most people. Jesus says, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” Wow - I guess we're...
Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Wisdom 18:6-9 Reading II: Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 GOSPEL: Luke 12:32-48 We all want to be God's chosen children, and today's reflection will help us know how to capture our Father's heart a little more. The readings teach us what we should value as opposed to...