A reflection on the Mass readings for April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday. Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mar 23rd, 2020 6m 53s

A reflection on the Mass readings for March 29, 2020, the fifth Sunday of Lent. Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Romans 8:8-11 John 11:1-45

The Fourth Sunday of Lent

Mar 15th, 2020 7m 2s

A reflection on the Mass readings for March 22, 2020, the fourth Sunday of Lent. 1 Samuel 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A Psalm 23: 1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6 Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41

The Third Sunday of Lent

Mar 7th, 2020 6m 41s

A reflection on the Mass readings for March 15, 2020, the third Sunday of Lent. Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42

The Second Sunday of Lent

Mar 2nd, 2020 6m 2s

A reflection on the Mass readings for March 8, 2020, the second Sunday of Lent. Genesis 12:1-4A Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 2 Timothy 1:8B-10 Matthew 17:1-9

The First Sunday of Lent

Feb 24th, 2020 5m 32s

A reflection on the Mass readings for March 1, 2020, the first Sunday of Lent. Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 22nd, 2020 4m 35s

A reflection on the Mass readings for February 23, 2020, the seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 14th, 2020 5m 40s

A reflection on the Mass readings for February 16, 2020, the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sirach 15:15-20 Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 3rd, 2020 5m 58s

A reflection on the Mass readings for February 9, 2020, the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Isaiah 58:7-10 Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Jan 27th, 2020 6m 2s

A reflection on the Mass readings for February 2, 2020, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 20th, 2020 6m

A reflection on the Mass readings for January 26, 2020, the third Sunday in Ordinary Time.Isaiah 8:23—9:3Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-141 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17Matthew 4:12-23

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 13th, 2020 4m 46s

A reflection on the Mass readings for January 19, 2020, the second Sunday in Ordinary Time.Isaiah 49:3, 5-6Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 101 Corinthians 1:1-3John 1:29-34

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Jan 6th, 2020 6m 31s

A reflection on the Mass readings for January 12, 2020, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Acts 10:34-38Matthew 3:13-17

The Feast of the Holy Family

Dec 23rd, 2019 6m 46s

A reflection on the Mass readings for December 29, 2019, the feast of the Holy Family. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Colossians 3:12-21Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

The Feast of the Epiphany

Dec 20th, 2019 5m 41s

A reflection on the Mass readings for January 5, 2020, the feast of the Epiphany.Isaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6Matthew 2:1-12

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Dec 16th, 2019 5m 9s

A reflection on the Mass readings for December 22, 2019, the fourth Sunday of Advent.Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Romans 1:1-7Matthew 1:18-24

Third Sunday in Advent

Dec 11th, 2019 5m 42s

A reflection on the Mass readings for December 15, 2019, the third Sunday of Advent.Isaiah 35:1-6A, 10Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10James 5:7-10Matthew 11:2-11

Second Sunday in Advent

Dec 2nd, 2019 6m 38s

A reflection on the Mass readings for December 8, 2019, the second Sunday of Advent.Isaiah 11:1-10Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9Matthew 3:1-12

First Sunday in Advent

Nov 27th, 2019 5m 5s

A reflection on the Mass readings for December 1, 2019, the first Sunday of Advent.Isaiah 2:1-5Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:11-14Matthew 24:37-44

The Solemnity of Christ the King

Nov 18th, 2019 7m 30s

A reflection on the Mass readings for November 24, 2019, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.2 Samuel 5:1-3Psalm 122:1-2. 3-4, 4-5Colossians 1:12-20Luke 23:35-43

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 11th, 2019 6m 55s

A reflection on the Mass readings for November 17, 2019, the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time.Mahachi 3:18-20APsalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 92 Thessalonians 3:7-12Luke 21:5-19

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 4th, 2019 6m 9s

A reflection on the Mass readings for November 10, 2019, the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14Psalm 17:1, 5-6, 8, 152 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5Luke 20:27-38

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 28th, 2019 4m 58s

A reflection on the Mass readings for November 3, 2019, the Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time.Wisdom 11:22-12:2Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 12, 142 Thessalonians 1:11 – 2:2Luke 19:1-10

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 21st, 2019 6m 12s

A reflection on the Mass readings for October 27, 2019, the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time.Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 232 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Luke 18:9-14

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 14th, 2019 5m 18s

A reflection on the Mass readings for October 20, 2019, the Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time.Exodus 17:8-13Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-82 Timothy 3:14 – 4:2Luke 18:1-8