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 1st Sunday of Lent (Cycle C)
Reading I: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Reading II: Romans 10:8-13 GOSPEL: Luke 4:1-13 Just Say “No” I don’t think I’m a bad person, and yet I seem to have more than my share of not-so-good impulses. Nothing really terrible, mind you, but not necessarily things to be proud of....
Reflection for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading 1: Sirach 27:4-7 Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Gospel: Luke 6:39-45 One piece of common advice for business professionals is to create a “personal brand.” The theory is that creating a specific, consistent image to present to the world will help you...
Reflection for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 GOSPEL: Luke 6:27-38 One weekend, a preacher got up for the sermon and asked how many people had forgiven their enemies? About half the congregation raised their hands. He paused for a...