Wednesday, December 25 Scripture Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1-6 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-5, 9-14 Reflection “In the beginning. . . The light shines in the darkness. . . Jn 1:5 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. . . Filled with enduring love.” Jn 1:14 Some may be disappointed not to hear the […]
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New Year’s Day
Wednesday January 1 Scripture Numbers 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Gal. 4: 4-7 Lk. 2: 16-21 Reflection …and Mary treasured all these things, holding them in her heart. Luke 2:18 Throughout the world, last evening into and today, Auld Lang Syne is sung nostalgically and hopefully in countless gatherings. This Scottish song brings to mind […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22nd Scripture Micah 5:1-4a Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Heb 10: 5-10 Luke 1: 39-45 Reflection “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Lk 1: 42 This story of Mary visiting Elizabeth is very familiar to us, and this line, which Elizabeth says to Mary, is perhaps even […]
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th Scripture 2 Sam 4: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1: 67-69 Reflection “…the daybreak from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who sit in darkness…, and to guide our feet in the way of peace.” Lk 1: 78-79 I love the Song of […]
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15th Scripture Zep3:14-18a Is 12:2-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-16 Reflection “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” Lk 3:16 In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist is asked three times, “What should we do?” Each time he replies with some version of “Behave in caring and just ways.” People are looking […]
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8th Scripture Bar 5: 1-9 Ps 126: 1-6 Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11 Lk 3: 1-6 Reflection “…for God is leading (you) Israel in joy by the light of God’s glory, with God’s mercy and justice for company” Bar 5:9b Coming home. This phrase evokes belonging, safe haven, restoration, affection, healing, and joy; whether […]
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1st Scripture Jer 33: 14-16 Ps 25: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 1 Thes 3:12- 4:2 Lk 21: 25-28, 35-36 Reflection “The days are coming, says our God, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time, I will raise up for […]
Immaculate Conception
Monday, December 9th Scripture Gen 3: 9-15, 20 Ps 98: 1-4 Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12 Lk 1: 26-38 Reflection “Chosen in Christ, before the foundation of the world . . . to be holy that we might exist for God’s glory.” Eph. 1:11-22 “In the beginning was Love . . .nothing has its being except […]
October 4 – St. Francis’s Canticle of the Sun
As we come to the end of this Season of Creation, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi and pray from his Canticle of the Sun. May we all continue to praise the Lord for our mother Earth throughout the year! […]
October 3 – Reflecting on the Season
Today, we offer a reflection as we near the end of this Season of Creation. […]
