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 Lent (Cycle A)
Reading I: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Reading II: Romans 8:8-11 GOSPEL: John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 The Lazarus in You Jesus loved his friend Lazarus; or so the gospel tells us. And yet he wasn't there when his friend was sick. He didn't even come quickly when he...
Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
Reading I: Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Reading II: Ephesians 5:8-14 GOSPEL: John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 I'm Not Worthy Years ago, one of Dana Carvey's funniest characters on Saturday Night Live was Garth, Wayne's sidekick from the cable access show "Wayne's World." When...
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
Reading I: Exodus 17:3-7 Reading II: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 GOSPEL: Jn 4:5-42 Asking for What We Need I heard a funny reflection once about how hard it is for men to ask for something. We all know the stereotype of the guy who would rather drive around aimlessly than ask...