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 4th Sunday of Easter (Cycle B)
Reading I: Acts 4:8-12 Reading II: 1 John 3:1-2 GOSPEL: John 10:11-18 Shepherds and Mothers We’ll be celebrating Mothers’ Day soon – a day when we take the time to thank and honor those beautiful people who brought us into this world. It is something that we should do...
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Easter (Cycle B)
Reading I: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Reading II: 1 John 2:1-5a GOSPEL: Luke 24:35-48 Keep His Commandments Being a Christian is no easy task – and simply accepting Jesus as the Christ is not enough. Giving our assent at an intellectual level and stopping there just doesn’t...
Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Cycle B)
Reading I: Acts 4:32-35 Reading II: 1 John 5:1-6 GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 Doubt, Don't Disbelieve There are times when we read the Bible and have to stretch the imagination in order to identify with the people and their situations. This week’s Gospel reading doesn’t fit...