On this World Mission Sunday, let us thank God for the gift of faith 

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 18, 2020): IS 45:1,4-6; PS 96:1,3,4-5,7-8,9-10; 1 THES 1:1-5; MT 22:15-21

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 faith that is so precious to us needs to be shared with people of many lands. In these trying times, we all have many demands made on us. Yet we need to recognize the essential nature of our lives as Catholics. 

One faithful and singular life... 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (October 15, 2020): EPH 1:1-10; PS 98:1,2-3,4,5-6; LK 11:47-54

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 strong, wise, and faithful woman gave herself completely to the service of our Savior and His Church.    

Called to share our faith daily in words and deeds 

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 11, 2020): IS 25:6-10; PS 23:1-3,4,5,6; PHIL 4:12-14,19-20; MT 22:1-14

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 being instruments of our Savior’s love, we, too, communicate His message. 

Let us pray to our Lady of the Rosary to guide our journey through life in her blessed company 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7, 2020): GAL 2:1-2,7-14; PS 117:1-2; LK 11:1-4

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 appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Lourdes in the 19th century and at Fatima in the 20th century did a great deal to increase the appreciation of this beautiful and powerful method of prayer.   

We simply need to follow His way...

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 4, 2020): IS 5:1-7; PS 80:9,12,13-14,15-16,19-20; PHIL 4:6-9; MT 21:33-43

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

The Old Testament verses and the Gospel today remind us how easy it is for people who think they are following along the right path. 

Celebrating God’s gift of a heavenly companion... 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels (October 2, 2020): JB 38:1,12-21;40:3-5; PS 139:1-3,7-8,9-10,13-14; MT 18:1-5,10 

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 can help our angel help us, by cooperating with their efforts on our behalf in knowing, loving and serving God.    

Dedicating herself to the saving of souls… 

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (October 1, 2020): JB 19:21-27; PS 27:7-9,13-14; LK 10:1-12 

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

Through her work, prayer, penance, and acts of charity, she embraced what she called her Little Way.   

Let us contemplate the holiness and mercy God reveals through His heavenly messengers

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (September 29, 2020): DN 7:9-10,13-14; PS 138:1-2, 2-3,4-5; JN 1:47-51 

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

All angels are spiritual and immortal beings created by God with intelligence and free will.   

Our choices and actions show whether we truly belong to our Savior 

Reflections on the readings for the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 27, 2020): EZ 18:25-28; PS 25:4-5,8-9,10,14; PHIL 2:1-11; MT 21:28-32 

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 elaborates on this idea in the Parable of the Two Sons...Just because people think that they live according to God’s will does not mean they do. 

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Matthew, one of the original Twelve Apostles selected by Jesus to accompany Him

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthew (September 21, 2020): EPH 4:1-7,11-13; PS 19:2-3,4-5; MT 9:9-13 

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

Certainly all those who followed Christ mustalso have recognized their ownpersonal failings and faults.