"And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth..." (Sirach 50:22)

Reflections on the readings for Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 2021): SIR 50:22-24; PS 145:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9,10-11; 1 COR 1:3-9; LK 17:11-19

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.

Most of us probably think that we are both grateful and generous persons. If we truly are, then we are dear to God’s heart. If we recognize God’s gifts to us as well as seeing the good that others share with us, we cannot help growing closer to Him.

Today we venerate Jesus Christ our Savior, the King of the whole Universe

Reflections on the readings for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 21, 2021): DN 7:13-14; PS 93:1,1-2,5; RV 1:5-8; JN 18:33-37

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.

Embracing Jesus as our King means appreciating He died for His people of every nation and generation.

"But those with insight shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament..." (Daniel 12:3)

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 14, 2021): DN 12:1-3; PS 16:5,8,9-10,11; HEB 10:11-14,18; MK 13:24-32

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.

If we believe in Christ as our Savior and make a heartfelt effort to do what He asks of us, we can trust that He will call us to Himself.

The Church’s patron of immigrants, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini   

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13, 2021): WIS 18:14-16;19:6-9; PS 105:2-3,36-37,42-43; LK 18:1-8

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.

As a true missionary, Mother Cabrini was deeply concerned for both the material and spiritual well-being of all, especially those in need or trouble.

Offering ourselves to God without holding back – becoming the sacrifice we make through love 

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 7, 2021): 1 KGS 17:10-16; PS 146:7,8-9,9-10; HEB 9:24-28; MK 12:38-44 

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.

Sin and death no longer have power over us as long as we entrust ourselves to our King.

"The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them." (Wisdom 3:1)

Reflections on the readings for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (November 2, 2021): WIS 3:1-9; PS 23:1-3,3-4,5,6; ROM 5:5-11; JN 6:37-40

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.

NHope does not disappoint. We have the chance today and tomorrow and as many days as God gives us to praise and serve Him...

We revere all the saints who are in heaven

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2021): RV 7:2-4,9-14; PS 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1 JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1

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.

Nothing can bring us into close contact with the beauty of Christ Himself other than the world of beauty created by faith and light that shines out from the faces of the saints...

Today, hear what Jesus had to say about commandments... we can live it out

Reflections on the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 31, 2021): DT 6:2-6; PS 18:2-3,3-4,47,51; HEB 7:23-28; MK 12:28-34

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.

Love for neighbor is not an option. It is as necessary as loving God Himself. 

Ss. Simon and Jude... they helped spread the message of Christ to all nations

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude (October 28, 2021): EPH 2:19-22; PS 19:2-3,4-5; LK 6:12-16

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.

Let us pray to Ss. Simon and Jude, and to all the Apostles, asking them to intercede for the welfare of all those who do not yet know our Redeemer.

On this World Mission Sunday, let us “speak” of our faith and support missionaries

Reflections on the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 24, 2021): JER 31:7-9; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; HEB 5:1-6; MK 10:46-52

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.

“We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).