We are truly united in through the Body and Body of Christ

Reflections on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 29, 2018): 2 KGS 4:42-44; PS 145:10-11,15-16,17-18; EPH 4:1-6; JN 6:1-15  

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.

The readings for this Sunday remind us that God is deeply concerned about the welfare of His people, body and soul. 

Saints Joachim and Anne were surely models of God’s faithful people

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26, 2018): JER 2:1-3,7-8,12-13; PS 36:6-7,8-9,1-11; MT 13:10-17 

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 feast is a lovely celebration of Jesus’ family, in particular his grandparents Saints Joachim and Anne. 

Learning to lead through service, St. James is a patron for us all

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. James (July 25, 2018): 2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1-2,2-3,3-5,6; MT 20:20-28 

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 Gospel on this feast honoring St. James the Greater reveals just how petty and pretentious he and his brother St. John could be. 

Our Shepherd looks after all those who flock to His care

Reflections on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 22, 2018):  JER 23:1-6; PS 23:1-3.3-4,5-6; EPH 2:13-18; MK 6:30-34  

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.

The two Old Testament readings for this Sunday as well as the Gospel refer to the importance of a good shepherd in caring for the welfare of his sheep.

The Father offers us more happiness than we can possibly imagine though Christ our Savior

Reflections on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 15, 2018): AM 7:12-15; PS 85:9-10,11-12,13-14; EPH 1:3-14; MK 6:7-13  

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.

The first chapter of the letter to the people of Ephesus contains a wonderful prayer:

From his monastery, St. Benedict used his whole life to proclaim God

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Benedict (July 11, 2018): HOS 10:1-3,7-8,12; PS 105:2-3,4-5,6-7; MT 10:1-7      

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.

Today we celebrate St. Benedict, the medieval monk who not only founded a religious community that spread widely, but also affected the spirituality and day-to-day way of life of consecrated men and women around the world.

The greatness of Christ can be revealed through our weakness

Reflections on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 8, 2018): EZ 2:2-5; PS 123:1-2,3-4; 2 COR 12:7-19; MK 6:1-6     

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 of the day we encounter Paul at a difficult time in His missionary travels. 

Let’s thank God for the blessings of liberty through our own useful service 

Reflections on the readings for Independence Day / Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time (July 4, 2018): AM 5:14-15, 21-24; PS 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16-17; MT 8:28-34    

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.

The Fourth of July is always a wonderful occasion to enjoy a summer holiday complete with parades, barbeques, concerts, and, of course, fireworks. We relax and get together with others to have a good time and forget for a little while about daily obligations and anxieties.

Belief and devotion conquer doubt in the life of Jesus’ disciple Thomas 

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle (July 3, 2018): 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.

Doubting Thomas. Here is an instance when a single mistake defines someone’s reputation despite the goodness and generosity they show during most of a lifetime.

Jesus heals two daughters through His generous love and our humble faith 

Reflections on the readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 1, 2018): WIS 1:13-15; 2:23-24; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11,12,1; 2 COR 8:7,9,13-15; MK 5:21-43 or 5:21-24,35-43    

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.

Faith matters. We see that clearly in the two accounts of healing in today’s Gospel.