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 3rd Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)
Reading I: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Reading II: Philippians 4:4-7 GOSPEL: Luke 3:10-18 Jolly Ol’ St. John the Baptist? You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Jesus Christ is coming to town! Okay, so maybe that’s not the way the...
Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)
Reading I: Baruch 5:1-9 Reading II: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 GOSPEL: Luke 3:1-6 We’re told to shed our sad robes and to cloak ourselves in the glory of God always. But how can we do that when we see misery and suffering all around us? We know Our King has the power and...
Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Advent (Cycle C)
Reading I: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 3:12--4:2 GOSPEL: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Jesus is Coming! Look Busy! Maybe you’ve seen it while cruising down the highway: that bumper sticker that says, “Jesus is coming! Look busy!” I’ve seen it myself a number...