WORLD MISSION MONTH | Following the ‘little way’ of loving and serving God

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus (October 1, 2022): JB 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; PS 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; LK 10:17-24

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. Thérèse said, “I prefer the monotony of obscure sacrifice to all ecstasies. To pick up a pin for love can convert a soul.”

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael...

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (September 29, 2022): 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.

In their loyal and loving obedience to God, have helped His children on earth.

Let us remember and imitate the charitable work of St. Vincent de Paul

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (September 27, 2022): JB 3:1-3,11-17,20-23;PS 88:2-3,4-5,6,7-8; LK 9:51-56

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.

He encouraged lay people as well as priests and consecrated men and women to serve the poor and struggling around them.

“Blessed he who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets captives free… 

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 25, 2022): AM 6:1,4-7; PS 146:7,8-9,9-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31

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 Lord raises up those who were bowed down. The Lord loves the just.” (Psalm 146:7-9)

On this feast of St. Matthew, we salute the life and contributions of a tax collector... 

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Matthew (September 21, 2022): 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.

a man much despised by his neighbors, who heard and heeded Jesus’ invitation: ‘Follow Me.’

“Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! … The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Never will I forget a thing that they have done!” (Amos 8:4,7)

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 18, 2022): AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2,4-6,7-8; 1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13

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.

In serving God, we must be prepared to embrace the possibilities He gives us to fulfill His will and to assist our neighbors, especially those in greatest need.

Today we venerate in a special way the cross to which Jesus was nailed and on which He was lifted up as He hung dying for the sins of the world  

Reflections on the readings for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14, 2022): NM 21:4-9; PS 78:1-2.34-35,36-37,38; PHIL 2:6-11; JN 3:13-17

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.

The cross that was so abhorrent to the people who witnessed it used by the Roman Empire to denigrate and destroy lives is now a sign of our Christian belief in Jesus.

God loves every person and desires our love in return – for Him and for our neighbor

Reflections on the readings for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 16, 2020): IS 56:1,6-7; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; ROM 11:13-15,29-32; MT 15:21-28  

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

In truth, all people have sinned against God, so all of us are in need of His mercy.

Saints Peter and Paul, guiding all who followed Christ in the earliest years of the Christian faith

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles / Mass during the Day (June 29, 2021): ACTS 12:1-11; PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; 2 TM 4:6-8,17-18; MT 16:13-19

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.

The angel said to him, “Put on your belt and your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.” (Acts 12:8)

Two miracles: a healing and a raising from the dead

Reflections on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 27, 2021): WIS 1:13-15;2:23-24; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11,12,13;2 COR 8:7,9,13-15; MK 5:21-43

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.

“He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. [At that] they were utterly astounded.”  (Mark 5:41-42)