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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 22:19-23 Reading II: Romans 11:33-36 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:13-20 An Ageless Question Most of us have heard today's Gospel many times. Jesus is asking his disciples what people are saying about him – who do people think he is. Following their responses,...
Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 56:1,6-7 Reading II: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 GOSPEL: Matthew 15:21-28 The Choice is Yours Have you ever had one of those "salvation" debates? You know – the kind where you pit two different groups against each other? For example, who will be saved –...
Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13 Reading II: Romans 9:1-5 GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33 Finding God in All Places Does life today seem to be very noisy? Is peace and quiet hard to find? This weekend, the Gospel and the Old Testament readings will help us see that God can...