St. James, known as the Greater, accompanied Jesus for some significant experiences shared only with his brother St. John and with St. Peter

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. James (July 25, 2022): 2 COR 4:7-15; PS 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6; MT 20:20-28

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.

By tradition, St. James is thought to have journeyed to Spain as a missionary...

In the readings for this Sunday we consider God’s mercy as well as His justice...

Reflections on the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 24, 2022): GN 18:20-32; PS 138:1-2,2-3,6-7,7-8;COL 2:12-14; LK 11:1-13

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 also meditate on the meaning of prayer in our lives -- and how it can nourish our relationship with Him.

“Jesus said to her … ‘Go to My brothers and tell them, I am going to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’

Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (July 22, 2022): SGS 3:1-4; PS 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9; JN 20:1-2,11-18

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.

Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her. (John 20:17-18)

The Old Testament and Gospel readings tell us about hospitality, about opening ourselves to serving God and others

Reflections on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 17, 2022): GN 18:1-10a; PS 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; COL 1:24-28; LK 10:38-42

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.

From St. Paul we also hear about the importance of sharing the gift of faith.

Today we venerate St. Kateri Tekakwitha, often called the “Lily of the Mohawks”

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14, 2022): IS 26:7-9,12,16-19; PS 102:13-14,15,16-18,19-21; MT 11:28-30

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.

 In these last few years of her life, St. Kateri Tekakwitha grew spiritually. Although she was drawn to the idea of founding a religious order for herself and other Native women, she was discouraged from pursuing this. Instead, she made a vow of chastity. 

“Moses said to the people: ‘If only you would heed the voice of the Lord, your God, and keep His commandments … when you return to the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul.’” (Deuteronomy 30:10)

Reflections on the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 10, 2022): DT 30:10-14; PS 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36,37; COL 1:15-20; LK 10:25-37

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.

The heart of our Lord is wide enough, high enough, deep enough to hold us all, every single one. 

This Sunday’s liturgy reminds us that we are called to share in the Kingdom of God

Reflections on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 3, 2022): IS 66:10-14; PS 66:1-3,4-5,6-7,16,20; GAL 6:14-18; LK 10:1-12,17-20

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.

.Jesus prepared His Apostles and disciples to spread the Good News. This is the call of all Christians.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork...

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29, 2022): Acts 3:1-10; PS 19:2-4,4-5; GAL 1:11-20; JN 21:15-19

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.

....Day pours out the word to day; and night to night imparts." (Psalm 19:2-3)

The Blessed Virgin Mary opens herself to all of Christ’s children...

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (June 25, 2022): LAM 2:2,10-14,18-19; PS 74:1-2,3-5,6-7,20-21; LK 2:41-51

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.

She invites us to draw closer to Him through her Immaculate Heart by imitating her loyalty to her Son, the Son of God.

What does it mean to follow Christ? What does it mean to commit our life to Him above all else -- especially our own will? 

Reflections on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times (June 26, 2022): 1 KGS 19:16,19-21; PS 16:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; GAL 5:1,13-18; LK 9:51-62

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.

Serving God always means making Him the primary focus of our lives. It is not that family matters or other human obligations are unimportant. But nothing in this world should come between us and the will of God.