I see many reading signs in modern times and laying claim to know this is the end of the world. Maybe they’re right. Maybe not.
Category: Past Reflections
Sunday readings reflection: Take care
Sunday, July 31, 2022https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073122.cfm Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11Luke 12:13-21 “Take care to guard against all greed … one’s life does not consist of… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Take care”
Sunday readings reflection: Persistence in prayer
Sunday, July 24, 2022 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072422.cfm Genesis 18:20-32Psalm 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14Luke 11:1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Persistence in prayer”
Sunday readings reflection: Hospitality
Perhaps the emphasis Jesus puts on “the better part” is because giving the visitor (be it a friend or a stranger) our undivided attention is a selfless act of giving oneself to another.
Sunday readings reflection: God’s neighborhood
Jesus enjoins us to show mercy to those needing mercy, kindness to those needing kindness, forgiveness to those needing to be forgiven, even our enemies.
Sunday readings reflection: A glimpse of heaven
When you see this, your heart shall rejoice and your bodies flourish like the grass; the LORD’s power shall be known to his servants.
-Isaiah 66:14
Sunday readings reflection: No turning back
Will we stand still, bound by our life, or will we move with Christ to unchained joy and everlasting love?
Sunday readings reflection: From taking to receiving
In taking, we received death through sin. In receiving, we receive life through Christ.
Sunday readings reflection: Three-in-one
June 12, 2022Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8:22-31Psalm 8:4-9Romans 5:1-5John 16:12-15 “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ … because the love of God has been… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Three-in-one”
Sunday readings reflection: Veni, Sancte Spiritus
Sunday, June 5, 2022Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11Psalm 104:24, 29-31, 341 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12=13 or Romans 8:8-17John 20:19-23 or John 14:15-16, 23-26 Come, Holy Spirit, come!And from your… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Veni, Sancte Spiritus”
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