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 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Wisdom 6:12-16 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 GOSPEL: Matthew 25:1-13 Make the Wise Choice! In today's fast-paced, work-a-day world, it's far too easy to get caught up in the minutiae of our secular lives and forget about our spiritual lives. The...
Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 GOSPEL: Matthew 23:1-12 Are You Exalted? Last week the Pharisees asked Jesus what the most important commandment is, and Jesus responded by giving them what we now call "The Golden Rule." Jesus...
Reflection for All Saints Day (Cycle A)
Reading I: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Reading II: 1 John 3:1-3 GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12a Trick or Treat? Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount by clearly listing the Beatitudes – a roadmap for “perfect happiness or blessedness” – and I’m sure his listeners thought it was a...