From 'doubting' to faithful witness

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Thomas (July 3, 2021): 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.

St. Thomas is one of the many Apostles about whom we hear only a few times in Scripture. However, unlike most of them, he left a lasting impression on people as “Doubting Thomas.”

Saints Peter and Paul, guiding all who followed Christ in the earliest years of the Christian faith

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles / Mass during the Day (June 29, 2021): ACTS 12:1-11; PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2 TM 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.

The angel said to him, “Put on your belt and your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.” (Acts 12:8)

Two miracles: a healing and a raising from the dead

Reflections on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 27, 2021): WIS 1:13-15;2:23-24; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11,12,13;2 COR 8:7,9,13-15; MK 5:21-43

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 took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. [At that] they were utterly astounded.”  (Mark 5:41-42)

John’s message was to draw people closer to Jesus Christ

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist / Mass during the Day (June 24, 2021): 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.

“For now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, That Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and my God is now my strength!”  (Isaiah 49:5)

Through the storms of life, Jesus cares and stays with us

Reflections on the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 20, 2021): JB 38:1,8-11; PS 107:23-24,25-26,28-29,30-31; 2 COR 5:14-17; MK 4:35-41

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.

“They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?””  (Mark 4:41)

Always called to embrace and demonstrate our love for our Lord

Reflections on the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 13, 2021): EZ 17:22-24; PS 92:2-3,13-14,15-16; 2 COR 5:6-10; MK 4:26-34

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 experienced many hardships in spreading the Good News. And he likely believed that his own days would end by laying down his life for Christ. And that is exactly what happened.

Celebrating the beautiful, holy, Immaculate Heart of Mary that loves her Son – and us – so much

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 12, 2021): 2 COR 5:14-21; PS 103:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; LK 2:41-51

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.

By uniting ourselves with her heart we can more surely love and serve the heart of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, guide us in sharing Your love with the world

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 11, 2021): Hos. 11:1,3-4,8-9; IS 12:2-3,4,5-6; EPH 3:8-12,14-19; JN 19:31-37

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.

It is a good time for priests, and for all Catholics, to pray for their spiritual and temporal welfare and contemplate the dignity and significance of their vocation.

We share in the same feast of the Blessed Sacrament of love and life

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 6, 2021): EX 24:3-8; PS 116:12-13,15-16,17-18; HEB 9:11-15; MK 14:12-16,22-26

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.

"Then he took the blood and splashed it on the people, saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD has made with you according to all these words.” (Exodus 24:8)

Through His greatness and goodness the Almighty fulfills the promise He made to His people

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2021): ZEP 3:14-18; IS 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.

"God indeed is my salvation; I am confident and unafraid. For the LORD is my strength and my might, and he has been my salvation... And you will say on that day: give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; Among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name."   (Isaiah 12:2, 4)