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 Corpus Christi (Cycle B)
Reading I: Exodus 24:3-8 Reading II: Hebrews 9:11-15 GOSPEL: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Your Mom Was Right! You Are What You Eat! When I was a kid, I loved macaroni and cheese. It was my favorite food. I could eat it four or five times a day. My mother would always say,...
Reflection for Trinity Sunday (Cycle B)
Reading I: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Reading II: Romans 8:14-17 GOSPEL: Matthew 28:16-20 Three Amazing Things Bestowed Upon You at Baptism I can remember when my children were baptized and pronounced priest, prophet, and king. I remember how proud I was, thinking,...
Reflection for Pentecost Sunday (Cycle B)
Reading I: Acts 2:1-11 Reading II: Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 GOSPEL: John 20:19-23 Motor Oil for the Soul? A number of years ago, a series of books hit the market and became phenomenal bestsellers – the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. These books are chock full of...