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Second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 29, 2022 11:40:00 AM

 

“O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with Your justice, the king’s son. … May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun his name shall remain... 

Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent (December 4, 2022): IS 11:1-10; PS 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; ROM 15:4-9;MT 3:1-12

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

In him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed; all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” (Psalm 72:1,17)

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest - December 3, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 29, 2022 11:20:43 AM

 

On this day, we recall and revere St. Francis Xavier

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier (December 3, 2022): IS 30:19-21,23-26; PS 147:1-2,3-4,5-6; MT 9:35-10:1,5,6-8

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

He was the great 16th-century Jesuit missionary who brought Christ to thousands upon thousands of men, women, and children in Asia.

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle - November 30, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 29, 2022 10:00:00 AM

 

St. Andrew, one of the best known of Christ’s Apostles, became “a fisher of men” at His call to join Him and to walk in His footsteps. He followed our Lord all the way to death on his own cross.

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30, 2022): ROM 10:9-18; PS 19:8,9,10,11; MT 4:18-22

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

According to general belief, St. Andrew shared the word of Christ with the people of what is modern-day Turkey and Greece.

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

First Sunday of Advent - November 27, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 22, 2022 10:00:00 AM

 

As we begin Advent, we prepare to celebrate the commemoration of the first coming of Christ two millennia ago. More than that, we look ahead to His Second Coming at the end of time.

Reflections on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent (November 27, 2022): IS 2:1-5; PS 122:1-2,3-4,4-5,6-7,8-9; ROM 13:11-14; MT 24:37-44

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

Clearly, Christ wants us to “stay awake” and pay attention to what is happening around us throughout our lives. But even more important is what is happening within us. Are we ready to meet our Lord at our own death? On the last day?

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Thanksgiving Day - November 24, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 22, 2022 10:00:00 AM

 

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in Him you were enriched in every way … as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 1:4-5,7)

Reflections on the readings for Thanksgiving Day (November 24, 2022): SIR 50:22-24; PS 145:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9,10-11; 1COR 1:3-9; LK 17:11-19

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

Today -- and tomorrow, too -- let us honor that gift in ourselves and in others. St. Augustine knew the beauty and significance of life and love. He prayed... 

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe - November 20, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 15, 2022 10:00:00 AM

 

This magnificent Solemnity venerates Jesus of Nazareth, Son of God and Son of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Lord and our Savior as the King of the Universe.

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe (November 20, 2022): 2SM 5:1-3; PS 122:1-2,3-4,4-5; COL 1:12-20; LK 23:35-43

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

Christ the King wants to claim all of us to be His while we are on earth, and especially in heaven. Let us claim Him, too, as our King now and always. 

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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 13, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 10, 2022 2:59:14 PM

 

“Lo, the day is coming … when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubbles, and the day that is coming will set them on fire … says the Lord of hosts. But for you who fear My name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” (Malachi 3:19-20)

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 13, 2022): MAL 3:19-20; PS 98:5-6,7-8,9; 2THES 3:7-12; LK 21:5-19

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

Today’s reading calls His people to realize that those who are faithful, despite their discouragement in difficult circumstances, will ultimately experience His blessings and rewards.
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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 6, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Nov 10, 2022 2:38:03 PM

 

“Keep me as the apple of Your eye, hide me in the shadow of Your wings. But I in justice shall behold Your face; on waking I shall be content in your presence.” (Psalm 17:8,15)

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 6, 2022): 2MC 7:1-2,9-14; PS 17:1,5-6,8,15; 2THES 2:16-3:5; LK 20:27-38

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

We should think about death and all that will come after; not with fear, but with trust in our Risen Lord.
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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed / (All Souls) - November 2, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Oct 28, 2022 11:59:48 AM

 

Today we honor all the souls who are in purgatory. And we pray that Almighty God will take quickly them to Himself

Reflections on the readings for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (November 2, 2022): WIS 3:1-9; PS 23:1-3,3-4,5,6; ROM 6:3-9; JN 6:37-40

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

We also remember, in a special way, our own family members and all those near and dear to us who have gone before us.
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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Solemnity of All Saints - November 1, 2022

Posted by Team Missio on Oct 28, 2022 11:46:39 AM

 

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:7-9)

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2022): RV 7:2-4,9-14; PS 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12

MISSIO offers “Mission In Scripture” to nurture a missionary heart, providing reflections on the missionary themes in the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.

God calls all people to welcome His grace and follow His will. He wants us to share His merciful blessings and generous love with all we meet.
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Topics: Scripture reflection, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

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