We are encouraged to take a hard look at what our lives reveal about us 

Reflections on the readings for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 27, 2022): Sirach 27:4-7; PS 92:2-3,13-14,15-16; 1 COR 15:54-58; LK 6:39-45

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.

Focusing on God first will show itself over the course of our lives, even when we sometimes fail.  

"... And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory." (1 Peter 5:4)

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22, 2022): 1 PT 5:1-4, PS 23:1-3,4,5,6; 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.

As we read in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Jesus entrusted this authority to the Church through the ministry of the Apostles and in particular through the ministry of Peter...”  

Jesus wants us to treat others with the generosity God offers us

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 20, 2022): 1 SM 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23; PS 103:1-2,3-4,8,10,12-13; 1 COR 15:45-49; LK 6:27-38

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.

“Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. Not according to our sins does He deal with us.” (Psalm 103:8,10).   

In the Old Testament and again in the New, God calls His people to do good, trust in Him, and obey His will in all things...

Reflections on the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 13, 2022): JER 17:5-8; PS 1:1-2,3,4,6; 1 COR 15:12,16-20; LK 6:17,20-26

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.

But this last definitive time, it is not a prophet but the Son of God who summons us.   

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said; ‘send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)

Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (February 6, 2022): IS 6:1-2,3-8; PS 138:1-2,2-3,4-5,7-8; 1 COR 15:1-11; LK 5:1-11

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.

Not only the Apostles and other early disciples, but also every single person who embraces Christ as the Son of God is called to spread the word.   

The Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph brought the Infant Jesus to the Jerusalem temple

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2, 2022): MAL 3:1-4, PS 24:7,8,9,10; HEB 2:14-18; LK 2:22-40

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.

Throughout our lives we must seek to keep the light of our Lord and Savior burning.   

“... So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 30, 2022): JER 1:4-5,17-19; PS 71:1-2,3-4,5-6,15-17; 1 COR 12:31--13:13; LK 4:21-30

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.

Real love transforms us, our relationships, and the world. Real love is a choice -- and a gift from God.   

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...