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 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 Reading II: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 GOSPEL: Luke 15:1-32 “Sinners Wanted” signed, God “...there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” It’s a very...
Reflection for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Wisdom 9:13-18b Reading II: Philemon 9-10, 12-17 GOSPEL: Luke 14:25-33 The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love As a kid, I remember seeing commercials on television for the Peace Corps. They featured young men and women helping the impoverished people of the...
Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
Reading I: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Reading II: Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a GOSPEL: Luke 14:1, 7-14 American Humble Pie The readings today speak about humility. Being humble doesn’t seem to be in vogue these days. In fact, it seems downright un-American. To get ahead or...