Celebrating the birth of the one who announced the coming of Jesus       

Reflections on the readings for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24, 2020): IS 49:1-6; PS 139:1-3,13-14,14-15; ACTS 13:22-26; LK 1:57-66,80

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

John the Baptist always knew that he himself was not the Messiah.

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

The Blessed Virgin wants to draw us to the heart of Christ by entrusting our hearts to hers
       

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (June 20, 2020): 2 CHR 24:17-25; PS 89:4-5,29-30,31-32,33-34; LK 2:41-51

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

In today’s Gospel, we hear a memorable reference to Mary’s heart.

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Asking God’s help in times of trouble and distress...    

Reflections on the readings for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 21, 2020): JER 20:10-13; PS 69:8-10,14,17,33-35; ROM 5:12-15; MT 10:26-33

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Whatever the anguish we feel or burdens we carry, if we entrust ourselves to Christ we can face them...

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Pray our Lord transform our hearts each day of our lives        

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 19, 2020): DT 7:6-11; PS 103:1-2,3-4,6-7,8,10; 1 JN 4:7-16; Matthew 11:25-30

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Our Savior who is both divine and human died for our sake.

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Commemorating the Real Presence...    

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (June 14, 2020): DT 8:2-3,14-16; PS 147:12-13,14-15,19-20; 1 COR 10:16-17; JN 6:51-58

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Today we humbly and gratefully contemplate His promise...

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

He always chose the Lord over himself       

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13, 2020): 1 Kings 19:19-21; PS 16:1-2,5,7-8,9-10; MT 5:33-37

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

“Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge..."

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Glory to God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!    

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (June 7, 2020): EX 34:4-6,8-9; DN 3:52,53,54,55,56; 2 COR 13:11-13; JN 3:16-18

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

One God in three unique persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

The Blessed Virgin who mothered our Savior, mothers us as well      

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (June 1, 2020): GN 3:9-15,20; PS 87:1-2,3,5,6-7; JN 19:25-34

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

"Woman, behold, your son..."

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Come, Holy Spirit, Come!    

Reflections on the readings for Pentecost – Mass during the day (May 31, 2020): ACTS 2:1-11; PS 104:1,24,29-30,31.34; 1 COR 12:3-7,12-13; JN 20:19-23

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

After the Resurrection, Jesus shared His peace with the Apostles...

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection

Contemplating the unity of Father and Son... and us    

Reflections on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 24, 2020): ACTS 1:12-14; PS 27:1,4,7-8; 1 PT 4:13-16; JN 17:1-11

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

In the Gospel according to John, Jesus offers what has become known as the Priestly Prayer

Topics: homily helps, Lent, Easter, Resurrection