“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!”   

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Andrew (November 30, 2020): ROM 10:9-18; PS 19:8,910,11; MT 4:18-22

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

St. Andrew was crucified on an “X”-shaped cross about the year 60 A.D. In addition to being the patron of a number of countries, St. Andrew is also patron of fishermen.  

We can celebrate this Advent season by hearing God’s word and keeping it in our hearts 

Reflections on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent (November 29, 2020): IS 63:16-17,19;64:2-7; PS 80:2-3,15-16,18-19; 1 COR 1:3-9; MK 13:33-37  

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

As people of God, we have the privilege of serving Him and contributing to His Kingdom. When we put Him first in our lives and do all that His Son, our Savior, tells us to do, we will know peace. 

Let us thank those who help us – and help those who need us   

Reflections on the readings for Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2020): 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

We must recognize our dependence on Almighty God, as well as acknowledging how much we owe to each other.  

King of the universe, King of our hearts 

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 22, 2020): EZ 34:11-12,15-17; PS 23:1-2,2-3,5-6; 1 COR 15:20-26,28; MT 25:31-46  

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 we contemplate the Second Coming of Christ and the final judgment, we need not feel dread. He offers His boundless mercy to everyone who follows His way. 

Rejoicing in the overwhelming trust she has placed in God   

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Presentation (November 21, 2020): RV 11:4-12; PS 144:1,2,9-10; LK 20:27-40  

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

Some early writings that are not part of Scripture, say that Saints Joachim and Anne had long prayed for a child before the Lord answered them with the extraordinary gift of a child. Mary would become the Mother of the Messiah...  

With good will and cheer, let us dedicate our lives to being all God asks

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 15, 2020): PRV 31:10-13,18-20,30-31; PS 128:1-2,3,4-5; 1 THES 5:1-6; MT 25:14-30 

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

Everyone can venerate Almighty God by using His gifts as well as possible. We may not think we have been given many skills or the opportunities to succeed as well as others. But we must honor our own uniqueness by expressing our faith, hope, and love for our merciful Lord. 

Walk in His love, share His love…  

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13, 2020): 2 JN 4-9; PS 119:1,2,10,11,17,18; LK 17:26-37 

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

In the first reading for today, St. John reminds us of something St. Frances Xavier Cabrini certainly knew: the importance of love.  

See and do all these things as expressions of our love for God 

Reflections on the readings for the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 8, 2020): WIS 6:12-16; PS 63:2,3-4,5-6,7-8; 1 THES 4:13-18; MT 25:1-13 

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 have serious responsibilities to love and care for our families, to look after our own health of mind and body, and to provide for our own livelihood and that of those who depend on us.   

Let us pray for the Faithful Departed today and everyday

Reflections on the readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (November 2, 2020): WIS 3:1-9; PS 23:1-3,5,6; 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

God created us for life everlasting when we will experience the wondrous gift of the Beatific Vision. We are not only meant to see God, but also to partake in His glory.  

“Blessed are they...” 

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2020): RV 7:2-4,9-14; PS 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1 JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12

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

Today we understand that the souls in heaven include both the relatively small number of saints officially named by Church and the many who have loyally and lovingly served the Lord and His people during their earthly lives.