Let us ask St. Vincent de Paul to guide our charitable efforts
Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (September 27, 2018): ECCL 1:2-11; PS 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; LK 9:7-9
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 day honors the patron of all charitable societies.
The wisdom from above must guide our thoughts, words and deeds
Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 23, 2018): WIS 2:12,17-20; PS 54: 3-4,5,6,8; JAS 3:16 – 4:3; MK 9:30-37
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.
In the second reading for today, James reproaches the members of the early Christian community who show a real lack of understanding of God’s wisdom.
St. Matthew used the spoken and written word to share the Good News
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthew (September 21, 2018): 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.
When Jesus selected Matthew the tax collector to become one of the Twelve, He clearly shocked many people.
Let us thank God for the gift of faith and the sacraments that nourish our spiritual lives
Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs (September 20, 2018): 1 COR 15:1-11; PS 118:1-2,16-17,28; LK 7:36-50
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.
“My immortal life is on the point of beginning.” These words were the final communication of 25-year-old St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon to the Catholic community of Korea.
We need to appreciate the truth that without works faith in Christ is dead
Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 16, 2018): IS 50:5-9; PS 116:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9; JAS 2:14-18; MK 8:27-35
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 the readings for this Sunday, we learn that suffering is part of human life and that our Savior will sacrifice Himself for our good.
The Holy Cross of Christ reveals the depth of His unending love
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14, 2018): 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 Romans and other early cultures that practiced crucifixion designed it to be as ugly and ignominious as possible.
We need to treat all persons with love and respect
Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 9, 2018): IS 35:4-7; PS 146:6-7,8-9,9-10; JAS 2:1-5; MK 7:31-37
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.
Some things have not changed in the two thousand years since Jesus taught His disciples.
Today we rejoice and 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, 2018): MI 5:1-4 or ROM 8:28-30; PS 13:6; MT 1:1-16,18-23 or 1:18-23
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.
Other than the birth of Jesus Christ, that of His mother Mary is surely the most significant in the history of the world’s salvation.
Doing good and being good are the keys for a truly Christian life
Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 2, 2018): DT 4:1-2,6-8; PS 15:2-3,3-4,4-5; JAS 1:17-18,21-22,27; MK 7-1-8, 14-15, 21-23
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 gift of faith, like all good gifts, comes from God Himself.
John the Baptist and Herod both had decisions to make. Only one chose God
Reflections on the readings for the the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist (August 29, 2018): 2 THES 3:6-10,16-18; PS 128:1-2,4-5; 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.
As we commemorate the passion of John the Baptist today, we recall one of the most famous stories in the New Testament.
