The real measure of mercy...

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 24, 2019): 1SM 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23; PS 103:1-2,3-4,6,8,10,12-13; 1COR 15:45-49; LK 6:27-38 

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.

Jesus wants a great deal from us.

St. Peter knew what it meant to care for the flock of Christ

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22, 2019): 1PT 5:1-4; PS 23:1-3,4,5,6; MT 16:13-19 

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.

This feast calls us to a greater understanding of the power of the pope first bestowed on Peter by Christ Himself.

Share the Glory – Body and Soul...

Reflections on the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 17, 2019): JER 17:5-8; PS 1:1-2,3,4,6; 1COR 15:12,16-20; LK 6:17,20-26 

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.

In the letter St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he takes on those among them who do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

'Catching People'... 

Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 10, 2019): IS 6:1-2,3-8; PS 135:1-2,2-3,4-5,7-8; 1COR 15:1-11; LK 5:1-11

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.

Again and again in the Gospels we hear Jesus tell people not to be afraid. But it’s unsurprising that some might react to Him in fear.

Love: The More Excellent Way To Live

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 3, 2019): JER 1:4-5,17-19; PS 71:1-2,3-4,5-6,15-17; 1COR 12:31-13:13; LK 4:21-30 

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 read St. Paul’s famous discourse on love.

Recognizing the Lord

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2, 2019): MAL 3:1-4; PS 24:7,8,9,10; HEB 2:14-18; LK 2:22-40 

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.

At this feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we celebrate Jesus as He enters the temple of Jerusalem, the temple of His Father, while a newborn. 

We are one body, one spirit in Jesus our Redeemer

Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 27, 2019): NEH 8:2-4,5-6,8-10; PS 19:8,9,10,15; 1COR 12:12-30; LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21 

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.

St. Paul found that the Christians in Corinth had a problem with factions who saw certain qualities as superior to others.

Thinking of our faith on the journey to Damascus

Reflections on the readings for the Day of Prayer for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25, 2019): ACTS 22:3-16; PS 117:1-2; MK 16:15-18 

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 commemorate the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. 

Protecting the vulnerable people with prayer, word and deed

Reflections on the readings for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (January 22, 2019): HEB 6:10-20; PS 111:1-2,4-5,9-10; MK 2:23-28 

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.

All the dioceses of the United States of America join today in praying for the legal protection of unborn children.

The gifts of the Spirit at work for all

Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 20, 2019): IS 62:1-5; PS 96:1-2,2-3,7-8,9-10; 1 COR 12:4-11; JN 2:1-11 

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 St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians that we hear today, he reminds the early Christian community that we need to recognize the gifts that the Holy Spirit offers each of us.