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 2nd Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
Reading I: Acts 2:42-47 Reading II: 1 Peter 1:3-9 GOSPEL: John 20:19-31 Believing and Seeing The Gospel reading this weekend contains one of the most recognized phrases in the Bible. The infamous "doubting Thomas" must place his fingers in the nail marks on Jesus'...
Reflection for Easter Sunday (Cycle A)
Reading I: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4 Vigil Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Gospel 1: John 20:1-9 Easter Gospel 2: Luke 24:13-35 Alleluia! He Is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ has risen from the dead! As I write this reflection, I eagerly await...
Reflection for Palm Sunday (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 50:4-7 Reading II: Philippians 2:6-11 GOSPEL: Matthew 14-27:66 or 27:11-54 This Sunday is called Palm Sunday, but is sometimes referred to as Passion Sunday. The word “passion,” thanks to television and music, conjures up images of many things – but...