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 5th Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
Reading I: Acts 6:1-7 Reading II: 1 Peter 2:4-9 GOSPEL: John 14:1-12 Are You Afraid of Success? "Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I...
Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
Reading I: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Reading II: 1 Peter 2:20b-25 GOSPEL: John 10:1-10 Old McDonald had a farm... And on this farm he had some sheep... Sheep are supposed to be pretty stupid animals – but are they really? Sure, they need a shepherd to lead them – and a dog...
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
Reading I: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Reading II: 1 Peter 1:17-21 GOSPEL: Luke 24:13-35 Jesus Christ, Optometrist? I first read The Little Prince my senior year of high school. Yeah, yeah, it's a kids' book, I know. Since then, I’ve bought my own copy (in English even!) and I...