Learning to rely on God

Reflections on the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 11, 2019): WIS 18:8-9; PS 33:1,12,18-19,20-22; HEB 11:1-2,8-19; LK 12:32-48

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Faith is the essence of today’s liturgy.

The glory of God – and how we will eventually partake of that promise

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6, 2019): DN 7:9-10,13-14; PS 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2PT 1:16-19; MK 9:2-10

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The liturgical readings for this feast of the Transfiguration show us Jesus as truly the Son of God.

Clinging to the desire for heaven rather than earth

Reflections on the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 4, 2019): ECC 1:2, 2:21-23; PS 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; COL 3:1-5,9-11; LK 12:13-21

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

So often we allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by our past, and by our desire for what is worldly, instead of heavenly.

Talk with Him, trust Him, be open to His will and grace

Reflections on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 28, 2019): GN 18:20-32; PS 138:1-2,2-3,6-7,7-8; COL 2:12-14; LK 11:1-13

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 liturgical readings encourage us to pray to God with confidence.

Mary’s parents gave her the example and instruction...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of SS. Joachim and Anne (July 26, 2019): EX 20:1-17; PS 19:8,9,10,11; MT 13:18-23

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

Today is the feast day dedicated to the mother and father of Mary who would one day give birth to the long awaited Messiah of the Jewish nation.

One of Jesus’ closest friends and Apostles

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. James (July 25, 2019): 2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; MT 20:20-28

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

Today we celebrate the feast day of St. James who was chosen by Jesus along with his brother John to become Apostles.

Apostle to the Apostles

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (July 22, 2019): SGS 3:1-4; 2 COR 5:14-17; PS 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9; JN 20:1-2,11-18

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Jesus saved St. Mary Magdalene from seven demons.

First things, first... keeping your priorities straight

Reflections on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 21, 2019): GN 18:1-10; PS 15:2-3,3-4,5; COL 1:24-28; LK 10:38-42

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

Last Sunday we heard the parable of the Good Samaritan and realized the necessity of loving and caring for our neighbor, whoever he or she may be. Now we encounter someone working hard to receive Jesus, no doubt along with some disciples, into her home and make them comfortable.

Two thousand years after Jesus told the story, we still know exactly what it means...

Reflections on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 14, 2019): DT 30:10-14; PS 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36,37; COL 1:15-20; LK 10:25-37

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 taught the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to a law scholar who was uncomfortable and wanted to justify himself because his first effort to test Christ failed.

May all meet the Savior in us...  

Reflections on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 7, 2019): IS 66:10-14; PS 66:1-3,4-5,6-7,16,20; GAL 6:14-18; LK 10:1-12,17-20

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

After the disciples that Christ sent to prepare the way for Him returned, He listened to what they had to say.