To listen to Christ, stop and pay attention

Reflections on the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 4, 2021): EZ 2:2-5; PS 123:1-2,3-4; 2 COR 12:7-10; MK 6:1-6

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

The Old and New Testament readings today remind us how often we do not want to hear what God has to tell us.

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Martha and Mary, and the immensity of God’s plan          

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

Today we rejoice at His coming among us          

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (March 25, 2020): IS 7:10-14;8:10; PS 40:7-8,8-9,10,11; HEB 10:4-10; LK 1:26-38   

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

The Gospel of Luke recounts the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary... 

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The light of Christ is available to all who choose to see          

Reflections on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (March 22, 2020): 1 SM 16:1,6-7,10-13; PS 23:1-3,3-4,5,6; EPH 5:8-14; JN 9:1-41  

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

The readings for today address the way we see with our eyes and through our souls. 

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Today we venerate St. Joseph, the loyal, loving head of the Holy Family   

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19, 2020): 2 SM 7:4-5,12-14,16; PS 89:2-3,4-5,27,29; ROM 4:13,16-18,22; MT 1:16,18-21,24

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

This silent guardian loved and looked after Jesus and Mary. 

Topics: homily helps, Ordinary Time, St. Peter, Pope Francis

St. Patrick always put the spiritual welfare of others before his own comfort and safety   

Reflections on the readings for the Memorial of St. Patrick (March 17, 2020): DN 3:25,34-43; PS 25:4-5,6-7,8-9; MT 18:21-35

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

Let us imitate St. Patrick in joyfully revealing the love of the Lord to all we meet. 

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“Come and see a Man …”         

Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent (March 15, 2020): EX 17:3-7; PS 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; ROM 5:1-2,5-8; JN 4:5-42 

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

Recognizing Jesus as a true man of God is the focus of the Gospel on this Third Sunday of Lent. 

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When God talks do we listen?       

Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent (March 8, 2020): GN 12:1-4; PS 33:4-5,18-19,20,22; 2 TM 1:8-10; MT 17:1-9

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

The Transfiguration of Christ is the focus of the Gospel on this Second Sunday of Lent. 

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Today’s Gospel calls us to acknowledge the way we face temptation and whether or not we truly worship and serve the Lord our God.    

Reflections on the readings for the First Sunday of Lent (March 1, 2020): GN 2:7-9; 3:1-7; PS 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17; ROM 5:12-19; MT 4:1-11

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 for this first Sunday of Lent, Jesus shows us His way of life, goodness, and holiness.

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As Lent begins, let us put ourselves in God’s hands so that we may do and be whatever He asks us. He will reward our heartfelt efforts more that we could ever imagine.  

Reflections on the readings for Ash Wednesday (February 26, 2020): JL 2:12-18; PS 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; 2 COR 5:20—6:2; MT 6:1-6,16-18 

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

On this Ash Wednesday, we find Jesus teaching us how to perform good works in the Gospel according to St. Matthew.

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