Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1, 2020):GN 1:26-2:3; PS 90:2,3-4,12-13,14,16; MT 13:54-58
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
Joseph went on to teach the Child whom he and Mary raised to follow in his trade.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection
Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter (April 26, 2020): Acts 2:14,22-33; PS 16:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; 1PT 1:17-21; LK 24:13-35
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
In time, they, like Christ’s other followers, and like us today, would understand that He is indeed our Savior.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection
Reflections on the readings for the Feast of St. Mark (April 25, 2020): 1PT 5:5-14; PS 89:2-3,6-7,16-17; MK 16:15-20
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
While we know so little about St. Mark’s life, his legacy has been tremendous.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection
Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday (April 19, 2020): Acts 2:42-47; PS 118:2-4,13-15, 22-24; 1 PT 1:3-9; JN 20:19-31
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
“The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord."
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection
Reflections on the readings for Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020): Acts 10:34,37-43; PS 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; COL 3:1-4; JN 20:1-9
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
On this Easter Sunday, we once again hear the story of the Resurrection.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection
Reflections on the readings for Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil (April 11, 2020): GN 1:1–2:2; PS 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,13-14,24,35; GN 22:1-18; PS 16:5,8,9-10,11; EX 14:15–15:1; EX 15:1-2,3-4,5-6,17-18; IS 54:5-14; PS 30:2,4,5-6,11-12,13; IS 55:1-11; IS 12:2-3,4,5-6; BAR 3:9-15,32–4:4; PS 19:8,9,10,11; EZ 36:16-17,18-28; PS 42:3,5;43:3,4; ROM 6:3-11; PS 118:1-2,16-17,22-23; MT 28:1-10
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
As we rejoice with the Risen Christ on this Holy Night of Easter, we not only celebrate His triumph over death, but also our own share in this wondrous gift.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Holy Saturday
Reflections on the readings for Good Friday (April 10, 2020): IS 52:13–53:12; PS 31:2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; HEB 4:14-16; 5:7-9; JN 18:1–19:42
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
On this Good Friday we listen to the profoundly moving account of the hours leading up to the crucifixion of our Lord.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Good Friday
Reflections on the readings for Holy Thursday (April 9, 2020): EX 12:1-8,11-14; PS 116:12-13,15-16,17-18; 1 COR 11:23-26; JN 13:1-15
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
On this evening of Holy Thursday, we gather to remember all that happened when Jesus joined with His Apostles for what would be their Last Supper together.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Holy Thursday
Reflections on the readings for Palm Sunday (April 5, 2020): MT 21:1-11; IS 50:4-7; PS 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24; PHIL 2:6-11; MT 26:14–27:66
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
Masses celebrated on Palm Sunday usually begin with a procession and at this time we hear the words of the Gospel describing Jesus final entry into Jerusalem.
Topics: homily helps, Lent, Palm Sunday
Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (March 29, 2020): EZ 37:12-14; PS 130:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; ROM 8:8-11; JN 11:1-45
MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days.
The people of two thousand years ago did not see with divine vision any more than we do.
Topics: homily helps, Ordinary Time
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