“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...

On the eve of His death, Jesus talks once again to His Apostles about the absolute necessity of loving one another

Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 15, 2022): ACTS 14:21-27; PS 145:8-9,10-11,12-13; REV 21:1-5; JN 13:31-33, 34-35

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.

Christ’s love for His people journeys through suffering and death before His Resurrection.

“It was not you who chose Me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain.” (John 15:16)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthias (May 14, 2022): ACTS 1:15-17,20-26; PS 113:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; JN 15:9-17

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 the Acts of the Apostles we find St. Peter gathered with 120 believers, Apostles and disciples of our Lord. And the first major activity in which the new community of faith engages is the choosing of a new Apostle.

“For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them.” (Revelation 7:17)

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 8, 2022): ACTS 13:14,43-52; PS 100:1-2,3,5; REV 7:9,14-17; JN 10:27-30 

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 bond between Christ and His followers is a lasting one. He will never leave us or fail us. Only if we choose to reject Him...

“Day unto day pours forth speech; night unto night whispers knowledge.” (Psalm 19:3)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Philip and James (May 3, 2022): 1 COR 15:1-8; PS 19:2-3,4-5; JN 14:6-14

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.

By tradition, we believe that Philip and James set out to preach the message of Christ’s mercy and eternal life...

Christ lets His Apostles know that love is the beginning and end of all things

Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter (May 1, 2022): Acts 5:27-32,40-41; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13; REV 5:11-14; JN 21:1-19

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.

Moreover, this is precisely what He asks from everyone who follows His way.

St. Mark evangelized the Good News through both the spoken and written word...

Reflections on the readings for Feast of St. Mark (April 25, 2022): 1 PT 5:5-14; PS 89:2-3,6-7,16-17; MK 16:15-20

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.

He still influences the life of Christians today because of the Gospel of Christ that he authored.