“The Lord is king; let the earth rejoice. …The heavens proclaim His justice, and all people see His glory...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6, 2022): DN 7:9-10,13-14; PS 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2PT 1:16-19; LK 9:28:36

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.

‘Because You, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth.” (Psalm 97:1,6,9) 

Jesus Christ wants us to know that the things of the world we so often desire, choose, and treasure are not at all what matter to God or, ultimately, to our immortal souls

Reflections on the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 31, 2022): ECC 1:2;2:21-23; PS 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; COL 3:1-5,9-11; LK 12:13-21

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.

‘What matters to us? Is it treasure that is human or divine? Is it the treasure that comes from grasping things for our own benefit here and now? 

“But I pray to You, O Lord, for the time of Your favor, O God! In your great kindness answer me with Your constant help.” (Psalm 69:14)

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of Ss. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (July 29, 2022): JER 26:1-9; PS 69:5,8-9,14; JN 11:19-27

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.

‘I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ (John 11:23-26).

St. James, known as the Greater, accompanied Jesus for some significant experiences shared only with his brother St. John and with St. Peter

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. James (July 25, 2022): 2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; 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.

By tradition, St. James is thought to have journeyed to Spain as a missionary...

In the readings for this Sunday we consider God’s mercy as well as His justice...

Reflections on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 24, 2022): GN 18:20-32; PS 138:1-2,2-3,6-7,7-8;COL 2:12-14; LK 11:1-13

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.

We also meditate on the meaning of prayer in our lives -- and how it can nourish our relationship with Him.

“Jesus said to her … ‘Go to My brothers and tell them, I am going to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (July 22, 2022): SGS 3:1-4; PS 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9; JN 20:1-2,11-18

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.

Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. (John 20:17-18)

The Old Testament and Gospel readings tell us about hospitality, about opening ourselves to serving God and others

Reflections on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 17, 2022): GN 18:1-10a; PS 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; COL 1:24-28; LK 10:38-42

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.

From St. Paul we also hear about the importance of sharing the gift of faith.

Today we venerate St. Kateri Tekakwitha, often called the “Lily of the Mohawks”

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14, 2022): IS 26:7-9,12,16-19; PS 102:13-14,15,16-18,19-21; MT 11:28-30

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.

 In these last few years of her life, St. Kateri Tekakwitha grew spiritually. Although she was drawn to the idea of founding a religious order for herself and other Native women, she was discouraged from pursuing this. Instead, she made a vow of chastity. 

“Moses said to the people: ‘If only you would heed the voice of the Lord, your God, and keep His commandments … when you return to the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul.’” (Deuteronomy 30:10)

Reflections on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 10, 2022): DT 30:10-14; PS 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36,37; COL 1:15-20; LK 10:25-37

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.

The heart of our Lord is wide enough, high enough, deep enough to hold us all, every single one. 

This Sunday’s liturgy reminds us that we are called to share in the Kingdom of God

Reflections on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 3, 2022): IS 66:10-14; PS 66:1-3,4-5,6-7,16,20; GAL 6:14-18; LK 10:1-12,17-20

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.

.Jesus prepared His Apostles and disciples to spread the Good News. This is the call of all Christians.