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Reflection for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 Did mom or dad ever say to you? “Don’t eat before dinner, or you will spoil your appetite?” God gives us an Read More …

Reflection for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20Gospel: John 1:35-42 Sometimes it seems hard to find any good news (especially in the past year 2020)…all we have to do is Read More …

Reflection for The Baptism of the Lord First Reading:Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel: Mark 1:7-11 Perhaps the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord prompts us to ask: Why did Jesus get baptized and why do we Read More …

Reflection for The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph First Reading:Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21  Gospel: Luke 2:22-40   Each year, on the Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. We reflect both on Read More …

Reflection for Fourth Sunday of Advent First Reading:2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16 Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27 Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 It was not too many years ago that we would carry pictures in our wallet or purse of loved ones. Read More …

Reflection for Second Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28 We heard the words from Isaiah the prophet in today’s first reading: “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Read More …

Reflection for First Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the Gospel of Mark is proclaimed on this Second Sunday of Advent. The first words quote the Book Read More …