He considered himself the slave of the slaves to whom he ministered

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Peter Claver (September 9, 2020): 1 COR 7:25-31; PS 45:11-12,14-15,16-17; LK 6:20-26

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

Peter Claver spoke about Christ to those who had probably never heard of Him, showing them the respect and mercy they had been denied. 

We rejoice today as we celebrate the birth of the Mother of God

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 2020): 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

Even the names of her parents, Anne and Joachim, come to us only by tradition. Still, from the early centuries of the Church there has been great interest in Mary’s whole life, including her nativity. 

‘Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another’  

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 6, 2020): EZ 33:7-9; PS 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; ROM 13:8-10; 2 COR 5:19; MT 18:15-20 

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

The Son of God, completely Divine and completely human, offered Himself up in total sacrifice for our sins. And He asks us for the only gift that matters to Him: our love.

Each one of us is chosen to become ever closer to our Lord...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 30, 2020): JER 20:7-9; PS 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9; ROM 12:1-2; MT 16:21-27   

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 cannot merely say we believe in Jesus as the Redeemer who came to save us from the consequences of sin and the finality of death. We need to open ourselves to a deep relationship with Him...

Doing all God asks...     

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist (August 29, 2020): 1 COR 1:26-31; PS 33:12-13,18-19,20-21; 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

John shared the truth about what was good and right and just... 

Let us honor and imitate St. Bartholomew by being honest and honorable    

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Bartholomew (August 24, 2020): RV 21:9-14; PS 145:10-11,12-13,17-18; JN 1:45-51

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

While we do not know it from the Scriptures, tradition tells us that St. Bartholomew went to India where, in the 3rd century, another missionary found traces of the Christian faith left by him. 

Return to Him the love He has for each and every one of us...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 23, 2020): IS 22:19-23; PS 138:1-2,2-3,6,8; ROM 11:33-36; MT 16:13-20 

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

We are His creation, His children. He gives and we receive. It is up to us to remember and live this out in humility and gratitude.

Mary our Queen willingly hears our prayers and draws us closer to her Son   

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 22, 2020): EZ 43:1-7; PS 85:9,10,11-12,13-14; MT 23:1-12

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 the Queen of heaven and earth and the Mother of God, we look to her for the help we need in living lives of faith, hope and love. 

A blessing for Mary and a promise to us...   

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15, 2020): RV 11:19; 12:1-6,10; PS 45:10,11,12,16; 1 COR 15:20-27; 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

In Christ Himself and through this special gift to His Mother, we perceive the glory that will ultimately be our own.

Stay focused in faith 

Reflections on the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 9, 2020): 1 KGS 19:9,11-13; PS 85:9,10,11-12,13-14; ROM 9:1-5; MT 14:22-33 

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

Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down.  Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God." (Matthew 14:31-33)