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 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 55:1-3 Reading II: Romans 8:35, 37-39 GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21 Don't Settle for a Fishwich! Most everyone has heard the story of the loaves and fishes. It is one of those tales with which even non-Christians have become familiar. Jesus fed...
Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Reading II: Romans 8:28-30 GOSPEL: Matthew 13:44-52 All Things Work for Good This Sunday's second reading from Romans contains one of my favorite lines from Scripture: "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are...
Reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Reading II: Romans 8:26-27 GOSPEL: Matthew 13:24-43 The Power of Storytelling Do you remember Paul Harvey? Depending upon how young you are, the name may mean nothing to you. But for those of us who grew up in the 80's and 90’s, he was a...