A reminder of God’s unfathomable love for each and every one of His people  

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12, 2020): ZEC 2:14-17; JDT 13:18,19; LK 1:26-38 

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

The story of the Annunciation of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ that we hear in the Gospel speaks of the intimate union between God and the Blessed Virgin Mary in the history of salvation...

We venerate our Blessed Mother on this Solemnity of her Immaculate Conception 

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8, 2020): GN 3:9-15,20; PS 98:1,2-3,4; EPH 1:3-6,11-12; LK 1:26-38 

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

The original sin that brought death and destruction among God’s people would never touch the Blessed Virgin.

Trust His mercy, and live in His love 

Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent (December 6, 2020): IS 40:1-5,9-11; PS 35:9-12,13-14; 2 PT 3:8-14; MK 1:1-8 

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

This message was heralded by St. John the Baptist. We also listen to passages that point us forward to the Second Coming of Christ, or parousia, at the end of the world, as we know it.

Remembering the life and work of the great missionary St. Francis Xavier   

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier (December 3, 2020): IS 26:1-6; Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27; MT 7:21,24-27

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. Francis Xavier and St. Thérèse of Lisieux were both named patrons of the Church’s missions.  

“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.