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 C)
Reading I: Isaiah 66:18-21 Reading II: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 GOSPEL: Luke 13:22-30 Faith Check on Aisle Five I hate standing in lines. It's something that we all have to do, but I seem to have no skill at it. If I pick the shortest lane, it's bound to be riddled with...
Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Reading II: Colossians 1:15-20 GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37 Are We “Good Samaritans?” There are a lot more people in the world today than there were two-thousand years ago, and yet we seem to be distancing ourselves from our neighbors more and...
Reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Isaiah 66:10-14c Reading II: Galatians 6:14-18 GOSPEL: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 Celebrate! When the birthday of our nation rolls around, we consider it a good time for a really bang-up celebration filled with fireworks, good food, and friends! But...