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.

Giving thanks to the Spirit for blessings and guidance... 

Reflections on the readings for Pentecost Sunday – Mass during the day  (June 9, 2019): ACTS 2:1-11; PS 104:1,24,29-30,31,34; I COR 12:3-7,12-13; JN 20:19-23

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

The New Testament book of the Acts of the Apostles describes what happened after the close followers of Christ saw Him ascend to heaven.

Live and love as one with Almighty God...

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (June 2, 2019): ACTS 7:55-60; PS 97:1-2,6-7,9; REV 22:12-14,16-17,20; JN 17:20-26

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

The beautiful prayer that our Lord offers His Father is about their loving and unending unity.

Praying the Magnificat, thanking God for His mercy...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2019): ZEP 3:14-18; ISAIAH 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

This feast of the Visitation recounts the beautiful coming together of two women who knew, loved and wanted to support each other even as they thanked God for His mercy to them – and to the world.

Our part of the Lord's 'Great Commission'...

Reflections on the readings for the Ascension of the Lord (May 30, 2019): ACTS 1:1-11; PS 47:2-3,6-7,8-9; EPH 1:17:23; LK 24:46-53

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 Ascension of the Lord, we think not only about the last moments of Jesus' time among His disciples, but also of the beginning of their task as preachers of His word.

Opening ourselves to the life of God within us

Reflections on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 26, 2019): ACTS 15:1-2,22-29; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; REV 21:10-14,22-23; JN 14:23-29

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

When Jesus spoke the words in today’s Gospel, He knew that He was soon to be arrested, tortured and crucified. Yet it was He who offered comfort and reassurance to those who were so close to Him.