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 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Malachi 3:19-20a Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 GOSPEL: Luke 21:5-19 The End is Near! "The End is Near," proclaimed the sketchy “news” site, as a collage of apocalyptic photos filled the page. If not for the poor reputation of the site, it might not be...
Reflection for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 GOSPEL: Luke 20:27-38 Would you Know my Name - If I saw you in Heaven? An elderly woman was on her deathbed. The priest who administered the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick was surprised to see...
Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 GOSPEL: Luke 19:1-10 Hangin’ with Sinners This world can be a depressing place. All we seem to hear is that the economy is bad, the evil “others” are out there, big business is crooked, and the...