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.

No longer doubting... 

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Thomas (July 3, 2019): EPH 2:19-22; PS 117:1-2; JN 20:24-29

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

After two thousand years, people still refer to Doubting Thomas. And he was, for a while.

Staying God-centered

Reflections on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 30, 2019): 1 KGS 19:16,19-21; PS 16:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; GAL 5:1,13-18; LK 9:51-62

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

Our Savior has set us free from the slavery of sin.

Today we honor the two saints – Peter and Paul – who did so much to spread belief in Christ around the world

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul (June 29, 2019): ACTS 12:1-11; PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2TM 4:6-8,17-18;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

Simon and Saul. Peter and Paul. The same men were given new names as they were moved from their former lives into their roles as singular and remarkable Apostles of Christ.

We celebrate the love of our Savior for each of us when we honor His Sacred Heart

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 28, 2019): EZ 34:11-16; PS 23:1-3,4,5,6; ROM 5:5-11; LK 15:3-7

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 honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus today, as we recognize the love that His heart holds for His children – those of us who strive to be close to Him and even those who turn away from Him.

St. John the Baptist knew the “One is coming after me” would be the Messiah

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of St. John the Baptist (June 24, 2019): IS 49:1-6; PS 139:1-3,13-14,14-15; ACTS 13:22-26; LK 1:57-66,80

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 birth of St. John the Baptist, the reading from Acts recounts the first important sermon given by St. Paul.

Through the Holy Eucharist, let us proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes again

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 23, 2019): GN 14:18-20; PS 110:1,2,3,4; 1 COR 11:23-26; LK 9:11-17

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

This Solemnity is a joyful celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ.

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.