WORLD MISSION MONTH | Following the ‘little way’ of loving and serving God

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (October 1, 2022): JB 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; PS 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; LK 10:17-24

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. Thérèse said, “I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.”

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (September 29, 2022): DN 7:9-10,13-14; PS 138:1-2,2-3,4-5; JN 1:47-51

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 their loyal and loving obedience to God, have helped His children on earth.

Let us remember and imitate the charitable work of St. Vincent de Paul

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (September 27, 2022): JB 3:1-3,11-17,20-23;PS 88:2-3,4-5,6,7-8; LK 9:51-56

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.

He encouraged lay people as well as priests and consecrated men and women to serve the poor and struggling around them.

“Blessed he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets captives free… 

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 25, 2022): AM 6:1,4-7; PS 146:7,8-9,9-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31

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 Lord raises up those who were bowed down. The Lord loves the just.” (Psalm 146:7-9)

On this feast of St. Matthew, we salute the life and contributions of a tax collector... 

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthew (September 21, 2022): EPH 4:1-7,11-13; PS 19:2-3-4-5; MT 9:9-13

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.

a man much despised by his neighbors, who heard and heeded Jesus’ invitation: ‘Follow Me.’

“Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! … The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Never will I forget a thing that they have done!” (Amos 8:4,7)

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 18, 2022): AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2,4-6,7-8; 1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13

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.

In serving God, we must be prepared to embrace the possibilities He gives us to fulfill His will and to assist our neighbors, especially those in greatest need.

Today we venerate in a special way the cross to which Jesus was nailed and on which He was lifted up as He hung dying for the sins of the world  

Reflections on the readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14, 2022): NM 21:4-9; PS 78:1-2.34-35,36-37,38; PHIL 2:6-11; JN 3:13-17

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.

The cross that was so abhorrent to the people who witnessed it used by the Roman Empire to denigrate and destroy lives is now a sign of our Christian belief in Jesus.

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us’” (Matthew 1:23).

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 2022): MI 5:1-4; PS 13:6; MT 1:1-16,18-23

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.

On this birthday of Mary, let us celebrate the joy of her coming into this same world into which we, too, have been born.

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.”(Psalm 90:12)

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 4, 2022): WIS 9:13-18; PS 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; PHMN 9-10,12-17; LK 14:25-33

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 Blessed Trinity, one God, made us, saved us, and now remains with us supporting and guiding us through time into eternity.

We salute the life and dedication of St. John the Baptist who...

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist (August 29, 2022): 1 COR 2:1-5; PS 119:97,98,99,100,101,102; MK 6:17-29

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.

called God’s people to truth and repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ -- and at the cost of his own life.