Fifth Sunday of Lent – 03 April 2022 Year C readings: Isaiah 43:16-21. Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6. Philippians 3:8-14. John 8:1-11. Reflecting on Shameful Acts. She is caught in adultery. They drag her before Jesus and the crowd, more … Read More
Fourth Sunday of Lent – 27 March 2022 Year A readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. Ephesians 5:8-14. John 9:1-41. Reflecting on Seeing. Since Jesus is the light of the world (look to the … Read More
The Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity – Friday, 25 March 2022 Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10. Psalm 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11. Hebrews 10:4-10. Luke 1:26-38. Reflecting on Speaking Angels. This angel speaks to Mary, not in a dream, but in person. What … Read More
Third Sunday of Lent – 20 March 2022 The Readings of Year A: When we celebrate the three scrutinies with the elect, the Church requires we use the Lectionary Year A readings. These ancient biblical texts – Woman at … Read More
Second Sunday of Lent – 13 March 2022 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18. Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14. Philippians 3:17–4:1. Luke 9:28b-36. Reflecting on Transfiguration. Lent is not an end. It is a necessary transition, as it is every year, to the … Read More
First Sunday of Lent – 06 March 2022 Deuteronomy 26:4-10. Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15. Romans 10:8-13. Luke 4:1-13. Reflecting on Baptism and Temptations. Luke’s gospel recounts that Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit at Jordan’s baptism, is led by … Read More
Thirty-Fourth or Last Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Solemnity – 21 November 2021 Daniel 7:13-14. Psalm 93:1, 1-2, 5. Revelation 1:5-8. John 18:33b-37. Alpha and Omega. Go look at the parish Easter Candle … Read More
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 14 November 2021 Daniel 12:1-3. Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11. Hebrews 10:11-14, 18. Mark 13:24-32. and World Day of the Poor Is the End-Time Coming? The liturgical year of 2021 ends in 14 days. … Read More
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast – Tuesday, 09 November 2021 Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12. Psalm 46:2, 3, 5-6, 8, 9. 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17. John 2:13-22. The Pope’s Cathedral Church. In this celebration of the Church for the … Read More
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 07 November 2021 1 Kings 17:10-16. Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10. Hebrews 9:24-28. Mark 12:38-44. What Bothers Jesus. False piety and arrogant behavior are two things that bother Jesus in today’s gospel. He applauds, instead, … Read More