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 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Reading II: Romans 13:8-10 GOSPEL: Matthew 18:15-20 The Morality Police I'd venture to guess that every one of us has known at least one judgmental, self-righteous individual during our lives. In fact, perhaps we even fit that description...
Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Jeremiah 20:7-9 Reading II: Romans 12:1-2 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-27 Heaven is Waiting Last Sunday, Peter received the Keys to the kingdom. This week, Jesus says to Peter, "Get behind me Satan." Peter gets a lesson from Jesus on what one must do in order to...
Reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 22:19-23 Reading II: Romans 11:33-36 GOSPEL: Matthew 16:13-20 An Ageless Question Most of us have heard today's Gospel many times. Jesus is asking his disciples what people are saying about him – who do people think he is. Following their responses,...