The Holy Trinity calls us to discover faith, hope and love in this beautiful, unfathomable mystery

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (June 16, 2019): PRV 8:22-31; PS 6:4-5,6-7,8-9; ROM 5:1-5; JN 16:12-15

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

On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity we celebrate the great mystery of three distinct and divine persons in one God.

Lessons found from the patron of the lost... 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13, 2019): 2 COR 3:15 – 4:1,3-6; PS 85:9,10,11-12,13-14; MT 5:20-26

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 we celebrate the feast day of one of the world’s most popular saints, Anthony of Padua.

Giving thanks to the Spirit for blessings and guidance... 

Reflections on the readings for Pentecost Sunday – Mass during the day  (June 9, 2019): ACTS 2:1-11; PS 104:1,24,29-30,31,34; I COR 12:3-7,12-13; JN 20:19-23

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

The New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles describes what happened after the close followers of Christ saw Him ascend to heaven.

Live and love as one with Almighty God...

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (June 2, 2019): ACTS 7:55-60; PS 97:1-2,6-7,9; REV 22:12-14,16-17,20; JN 17:20-26

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

The beautiful prayer that our Lord offers His Father is about their loving and unending unity.

Praying the Magnificat, thanking God for His mercy...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2019): ZEP 3:14-18; ISAIAH 12:2-3,4,5-6; LK 1:39:56

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

This feast of the Visitation recounts the beautiful coming together of two women who knew, loved and wanted to support each other even as they thanked God for His mercy to them – and to the world.

Our part of the Lord's 'Great Commission'...

Reflections on the readings for the Ascension of the Lord (May 30, 2019): ACTS 1:1-11; PS 47:2-3,6-7,8-9; EPH 1:17:23; LK 24:46-53

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

As we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord, we think not only about the last moments of Jesus' time among His disciples, but also of the beginning of their task as preachers of His word.

Opening ourselves to the life of God within us

Reflections on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 26, 2019): ACTS 15:1-2,22-29; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; REV 21:10-14,22-23; JN 14:23-29

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

When Jesus spoke the words in today’s Gospel, He knew that He was soon to be arrested, tortured and crucified. Yet it was He who offered comfort and reassurance to those who were so close to Him.

Almighty God will indeed make all things new

Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 19, 2019): ACTS 14:21-27; PS 145:8-9,10-11,12-13; REV 21:1-5; JN 13:31-33,34-35

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

Just as Jesus speaks in today’s Gospel about the glorious unity between the Father and Son, the reading from Revelation describes what that love means to us.

Love can take us to places and situations we might not choose for ourselves 

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle (May 14, 2019): ACTS 1:15-17,20-26; PS 113:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; JN 15:9-17

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

On this feast of St. Matthias we celebrate an Apostle who, unlike the others, was not directly chosen by Jesus.

An opportunity to listen to the voice of our Good Shepherd... 

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 12, 2019): ACTS 13:14,43-52; PS 100:1-2,3,5; REV 7:9,14-17; JN 10:27-30 

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 we are reminded of the beautiful image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He speaks of the intimacy that all of us who recognize Him as our own beloved Lord share with Him.