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 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 56:1,6-7 Reading II: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 GOSPEL: Matthew 15:21-28 The Choice is Yours Have you ever had one of those "salvation" debates? You know – the kind where you pit two different groups against each other? For example, who will be saved –...
Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13 Reading II: Romans 9:1-5 GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33 Finding God in All Places Does life today seem to be very noisy? Is peace and quiet hard to find? This weekend, the Gospel and the Old Testament readings will help us see that we can...
Reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Reading I: Isaiah 55:1-3 Reading II: Romans 8:35, 37-39 GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21 Don't Settle for a Fishwich! Most everyone has heard the story of the loaves and fishes. It is one of those tales with which even non-Christians have become familiar. Jesus fed...