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 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 GOSPEL: John 1:29-34 The Feast of the Epiphany is a special time in the liturgical calendar, as it marks the moment when the Magi recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, the King of the Jews. But did...
Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, which means an appearance or manifestation, especially of a divine being. Today the Church commemorates the first manifestation of Christ...
Reflection for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Cycle A)
Reading I: Numbers 6:22-27 Reading II: Galatians 4:4-7 GOSPEL: Luke 2:16-21 Mary or Jesus? Knowing we are children of God doesn’t give us justification for judging and condemning others, especially when we know that invoking God’s name to bless those around us gives...