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 1st Sunday in Advent (Cycle B)
Reading I: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37 Happy New (Church) Year! Did you ever go to a party at a friend's house when their parents weren’t home? Or perhaps you were the host of such a party when your parents were...
Reflection for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (Cycle A)
Reading I: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 Babe, the Shepherd-King? Have you ever seen the movie Babe? It’s an oldie but a goodie - mid-90s - but if you spend much time around small children, you might be...
Reflection for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 GOSPEL: Matthew 25:14-30 Multiply Your Gifts We are all blessed with different gifts, talents and abilities. Some are high profile and obvious to others, but some of these things are not so...