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 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Reading II: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 GOSPEL: Luke 18:9-14 At Least I’m Not Like That Guy I’m probably not the best person to be writing a reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel. I have a close friend who says my motto should be “I’m humble...
Reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Exodus 17:8-13 Reading II: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:2 GOSPEL: Luke 18:1-8 Our Puzzled Lives “Pray.” We’ve been hearing that a lot lately. This four-letter word has been said to have the power to strengthen and heal. But even though these can be scary times, I...
Reflection for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Reading II: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 GOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19 Confessions Of A Music Snob My name is Jacki, and I am a music snob. I like to listen to bands that no one has ever heard of and brag about how “ahead of the curve” I am. As soon as a band...