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 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading 1: Sirach 27:30—28:7 Reading 2: Romans 14:7-9 Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 Our Lives Belong to the Lord In the second reading this Sunday, St. Paul tells us that, as true Christians, we don't live for ourselves. It's an idea that can become lost or forgotten...
Reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Reading II: Romans 13:8-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 18:15-20 The Morality Police I'd venture to guess that every one of us has known at least one judgmental, self-righteous individual during our lives. In fact, perhaps we even fit that description...
Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Reading II: Romans 12:1-2 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-27 Heaven is Coming Last Sunday, Peter received the Keys to the kingdom. This week, Jesus tells him, "Get behind me Satan." Peter gets a lesson from Jesus on what one must do in order to follow...