Let us thank our Lord for the beautiful gift of His mother – who is now our own
Reflections on the readings for The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (January 1, 2020): NM 6:22-27; PS 67:2-3,5,6,8; GAL 4:4-7; LK 2:16-21
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On this first day of the New Year, we venerate Mary as the Mother of God.
Topics: Scripture reflection, Mary Mother of God, Blessed Virgin Mary, New Year's Day
Today we thank God for the gift of the Holy Family that we can embrace as our example
Reflections on the readings for The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (December 29, 2019): SIR 3:2-6,12-14; PS 128:1-2,3,4-5; COL 3:12-21; MT 2:13-15,19-23
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 move from the celebration of Christmas to the New Year, this lovely day venerating the Holy Family helps us focus our attention on our personal relationship with God and with our loved ones.
Topics: Scripture reflection, Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Responding like St. John...
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. John (December 27, 2019): 1 JN 1:1-4; PS 97:1-2,5-6,11-12; JN 20:1,2-8
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 we celebrate the feast of St. John the Apostle, we honor the writer of one of the Gospels, the Book of Revelation, and three letters.
Topics: Scripture reflection, St. John
St. Stephen gave up his life to share the Good News...
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Stephen (December 26, 2019): ACTS 6:8-10;7:54-59; PS 31:3-4,6,8,16,17; MT 10:17-22
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. Stephen is renowned as the Church’s first martyr. Like Jesus Himself, Stephen was falsely accused of blasphemy, but willingly died in service to Almighty God.
Topics: Scripture reflection, martyr, St. Stephen
The joy and peace of Christmas are meant for all people…
Reflections on the readings for the Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day (December 25, 2019): IS 52:7-10; PS 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6; HEB 1:1-6; JN 1:1-18
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
“And the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
Topics: Scripture reflection, Christmas
Bethlehem, our neighborhood, the world...
Reflections on the readings for the Nativity of the Lord at the Vigil Mass (December 24, 2019): IS 62:1-5; PS 89:4-5,16-17,27,29; ACTS 13:16-17,22-25; MT 1:1-25
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 begin to celebrate the birth of Christ, the Old and New Testament readings invite us to recall the great longing that the Jewish people had for the coming of the Messiah.
Topics: Scripture reflection, Christmas, Christmas Eve
Rejoice by entrusting yourself to God's will...
Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 22, 2019): IS 7:10-14; PS 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; ROM 1:1-7; MT 1:18-24
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
In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul reminds us that Jesus is both God and Man.
Topics: Scripture reflection, Advent, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Move forward with joy...
Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent (December 15, 2019): IS 35:1-8,10; PS 146:6-7,8-9,9-10; JAS 5:7-10; MT 11:2-11
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
The Entrance Antiphon for this Third Sunday in Advent begins with the phrase “Rejoice in the Lord always.”
Topics: blessed mother, Scripture reflection, Advent, Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday
Thanking God for the gift of His mother to the whole world...
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12, 2019): ZEC 2:14-17; RV 11:19;12:1-6,10; Judith 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
In the 16th century, a beautiful young woman appeared to a 57-year-old widower on his way to Mass in what is now part of Mexico City.
Topics: blessed mother, Scripture reflection, Our Lady of Guadalupe
We honor our Blessed Mother on this feast of her Immaculate Conception
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 9, 2019): GN 3:9-15,20; PS 98:1,2-3,3-4; 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
Today the Church hails the Blessed Virgin Mary on this feast celebrating her Immaculate Conception.
Topics: blessed mother, Scripture reflection, Mary Mother of God, Immaculate Conception
