Today we reflect on that life-changing moment when Saul the persecutor of Christians became Paul the loyal apostle of Jesus

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle (January 25, 2022): ACTS 22:3-16; PS 117:1-2; MK 16:15-18

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.

Only Jesus Christ, through His life, death and resurrection mattered to Paul. And he determined to share his faith with all he met as he journeyed throughout the Mediterranean area.   

Both the Old and New Testament readings proclaim the importance of God’s Law

Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 23, 2022): NEH 8:2-4,5-6,8-10; PS 19:8,9,10,15; 1 COR 12:12-30; LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21

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.

We also learn how our place in the faith community may vary, but all give glory to God.   

The Catholic Church has designated today as one of prayer and penance for violations against the dignity of the human person through abortion

Reflections on the readings for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (January 22, 2022): 2 SM 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27; PS 80:2-3,5-7; MK 3:20-21

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.

We must pray for and assist the mothers of babies who consider abortion for so many difficult reasons. We need to remember the babies’ fathers and other family members -- as well...   

As we celebrate this Sunday in Ordinary Time we begin to learn about Christ’s mission, His journey, His miracles...

Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 16, 2022): IS 62:1-5; PS 96:1-2,2-3,7-8,9-10;1 COR 12:4-11; JN 2:1-11

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 is the New Eve who bore Jesus, who is our Redeemer from the sin of Adam and Eve.  

“Thus says the Lord: Here is My servant whom I uphold, My chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put My spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1)

Reflections on the readings for The Baptism of the Lord (January 9, 2022): IS 42:1-4,6-7; PS 29:1-2,3-4,9-10; ACTS 10:34-38; LK 3:15-16,21-22

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.

Through our baptism, whether as an infant or an adult, we declare our fidelity to Christ. Yet we must understand that we have to embrace our faith daily if we are to emulate Him.  

On this day we commemorate the life and efforts of St. John Neumann

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. John Neumann (January 5, 2022): 1 JN 4:11-18; PS 72:1-2,10,12-13; MK 6:45-52

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 man who was a naturalized citizen of the United States to become a Catholic saint.  

“The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly, to do it in the manner He wills it; and thirdly to do it because it is His will.” -- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (January 4, 2022):1 JN 4:7-10; PS 72:1-2,3-4,7-8; MK 6:34-44

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.

Through the advice of a priest and the support of a donor, Elizabeth started a Catholic school for girls in Baltimore. This was the first in what would become the parochial school system in America.  

“Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews?... 

Reflections on the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord (January 2, 2022): IS 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13; EPH 3:2-3,5-6; MT 2:1-12

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 saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage.’” (Matthew 2:1-2)  

This holy day reveres Mary as the Mother of God even as we worship Christ her Son

Reflections on the readings for The Octave Day of Christmas / Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (January 1, 2022): NM 6:22-27; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; GAL 4:4-7; LK 2:16-21

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.

The maternity of Mary and its importance in God’s eternal design for humanity was finally recognized as especially significant to the sweeping celebration of the Nativity.  

‘Out of Egypt I called My Son.’

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28, 2021):1 JN 1-2:2; PS 124:2-3,4-5,7-8; MT 2:13-18

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.

None of those beautiful Holy Innocents of Bethlehem chose to be martyrs. Yet they were. They endured this suffering because of the evil that came into the world...