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 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Jerimiah 17:5-8 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 GOSPEL: Luke 6:17, 20-26 Where Do You Place Your Hope? In the first reading today, Jeremiah warns us against something that seems decidedly Christian. The prophet says, “Cursed is the one who trusts in...
Reflection for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 11 GOSPEL: Luke 5:1-11 Here I Am, Lord It seems to be human nature to strive for stability and security. We do our best to bring order to our lives and keep uncertainty and confusion at bay. For many of...
Reflection for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 GOSPEL: Luke 4:21-30 Hometown Boy I went to the City Council meeting one evening, to hear what the local politicians had to say. I was pleasantly surprised to find that one of our local boys, who was...