The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Scripture: Exodus 24:3-8Hebrews 9:11-15Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Reflection: Be then what you see and receive what you are. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jude 17, 20b-25Mark 11: 27-33 Reflection: The author of Mark’s Gospel writes just enough to catch our attention, and then leaves us to consider the depths of the passage. » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a, or Romans 12:9-16Luke 1:39-56 Reflection: Happy Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary! In today’s passage » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: “What do you want me to do for you?” This is Jesus’ question to Bartimaeus, the blind beggar who calls out to Jesus » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25Mark 10:32-45 Reflection: “. . . the word of the Lord remains forever.” Today we remember Saint Paul VI, one of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16Mark 10:28-31 Reflection: Last weekend we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost! Happy Birthday Church!! In the coming weeks, we will celebrate the special Eucharistic feasts, but » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Mark 10:17-27 Reflection: Our Scripture readings for today complement each other as they both challenge and encourage us to live as disciples of Christ. In our » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40Romans 8:14-17Matthew 28:16-20 Reflection: What was the first Religious thing you were taught? For me, it was the Sign of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: James 5:13-20Mark 10:13-16 Reflection: TRUE REFORM If someone were to ask you what the greatest need in the Church is today, how would you respond? Some feel we must » Continue Reading.
Scripture: James 5:9-12Mark 10:1-12 Reflection: Remembering Jesus at Mass Years ago, I was giving a parish mission in Stonewall, TX, and visited the LBJ ranch. Many colorful stories are told » Continue Reading.