“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures He gives me repose; beside restful waters He leads me; He refreshes my soul. He guides me in right paths for His name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil.” (Psalm 23:1-4)

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 24, 2022): EZ 34:11-16; PS 23:1-3,3-4,5,6;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.

Lost. Strayed. Injured. Sick. God will leave none behind who allow Him to find them, help them, and show them the way.

This Solemnity celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist who prepared the way for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ our Lord

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 23, 2022): 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.

Today, we salute the birth of John. Family, friends, and neighbors all understood that he would be someone special. While they could not know all that the angel Gabriel had told his father Zechariah in the temple, they knew that he had returned from the temple unable to speak.  

Long known as Corpus Christi Sunday, in today’s feast, we revere the gift of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ sacrificed for our salvation

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 19, 2022): 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.

In time, the disciples of our Lord would receive the Holy Eucharist of His own Body and Blood. And it would fortify and nourish their inmost being, and the many, many generations of believers to follow.  

“Hearken to my words, O Lord, attend to my sighing. Heed my call for help, my king and my God!” (Psalm 5:2-3)

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13, 2022): 1 KGS 21:1-16; PS 5:2-3.4-6,6-7; MT 5:38:42

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. Anthony rejoiced in encouraging everyone he met to know, love, and follow our Lord.

"What is man that you are mindful of him, and a son of man that you care for him?" (Psalm 8:-5)

Reflections on the readings for the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (June 12, 2022): PRV 8:22-31; PS 8:4-5,6-7,8-9; 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.

We should take the opportunity to listen to the words we say so often during the Nicene Creed. Once more we proclaim to each other and the world our faith in the Holy Trinity.

Today the Church rejoices in commemorating the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise that the Holy Spirit would come upon His followers...

Reflections on the readings for Pentecost Sunday (June 5, 2022): Acts 2:1-11; PS 104:1,24,29-30,31,34; 1 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.

More than that, the Blessed Trinity is now fully revealed.

“The Hail Mary includes the greeting of St. Elizabeth to the Blessed Virgin when Mary went to spend time with her: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:42)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31, 2022): 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.

During the Annunciation of the Incarnation of our Lord by the angel of God, Mary learned the Almighty’s plans for her as mother of Jesus, mother of God.

“I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star.” (Revelation 22:16)

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 29, 2022): 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.

“Lord, do not hold this sin against them”; and when he said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:60

Today we celebrate Christ... He has opened the way for us to follow Him

Reflections on the readings for the Ascension of the Lord (May 26, 2022): 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.

Pope Francis has said about the Ascension: “In Christ, true God and true man, our humanity was taken to God. Christ opened the path to us. … If we entrust our life to Him, if we let ourselves be guided by Him, we are certain to be in safe hands, in the hands of our Savior.”

"The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb." (Revelation 21:23)

Reflections on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (May 22, 2022): 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.

It may feel overwhelming to think about allowing the Almighty to use us to fulfill His purpose. We tend to want to hang on to our own plans, our own desires...