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 Christmas Day (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 52:7-10 Reading II: Hebrews 1:1-6 GOSPEL: John 1:1-18 The First Word Every Christian is familiar with what we call the “infancy narratives,” which are the gospel stories of Jesus’ birth. In fact, any non-Christian with access to American radio and...
Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 GOSPEL: Matthew 1:18-24 In the Most Unlikely of Places Advent is a holy time, yet we often get swept up in the shopping rush and materialism that has all but taken over the season. We will soon be hearing the readings...
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Reading II: James 5:7-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 11:2-11 Be Careful What You Pray For! A lady was looking for the perfect Birthday Card for her husband and eventually she found it. On the outside, it said “Sweetheart, you are the answer to my...