Weekly Lectionary Reflections from the Passionist JPIC Office
Third Sunday of Easter: The “Gospel of Life”
Lectionary Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-28. On Pentecost, Peter stated that Jesus was handed over to death “by the set purpose and plan of God” and therefore could not be bound by death’s bitter pangs. He was shown “the paths of life.” 1 Peter 1:17-21. We have been redeemed not “by silver or gold but by ... Read more
Second Sunday of Easter: “Mere Christianity”
Lectionary Readings: Acts 2:42-47. A portrayal of the first Christian community at Jerusalem. The disciples held their property and goods in common, worshiped together at the temple, and broke the bread of the Eucharist in the privacy of their home. 1 Peter 1:3-9. This early hymn celebrates new birth in the sacrament of baptism. A ... Read more
Easter Sunday: Living in the Hope of Easter!
Lectionary Readings: (Taken from Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP’s Biblical Meditations for Easter Sunday) Acts 10:34, 37-43. The apostles are personal witnesses that Jesus rose from the dead, for they “ate and drank with him.” They are commissioned to preach Jesus, to whom the prophets testify and through whom there is forgiveness of sin. Colossians 3:1-4. ... Read more
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Passion (Palm) Sunday: The Kairos of Justice
Lectionary Readings: (From the Biblical Meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Matthew 21:1-11. (Gospel for the Procession) This account of Palm Sunday emphasizes the divinity of Jesus, the fulfillment of prophecy, the messianic acclamation: “he who comes.” Isaiah 50: 4-7. Within this prophecy of Isaiah, the third song of the Suffering Servant quietly establishes the ... Read more
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Fifth Sunday of Lent: Utopia… for real.
Lectionary Readings: (taken from the “Biblical Meditations for Lent” by Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Ezekiel 37:12-14. God will raise his people from the grave, place his spirit within them and settle them upon their land. Romans 8:8-11. The Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us and will bring our mortal bodies to ... Read more
Fourth Sunday of Lent: New Evangelization
Lectionary Readings: (summery from the “Biblical Meditations for Lent” By Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13. God judges not by external appearances but by what he sees in the heart. David, young, spontaneous and innocent is preferred to his older and stronger brothers. After his anointing the Spirit of the Lord rushed ... Read more
Third Sunday of Lent: Discipleship in “Spirit and truth”
Lectionary Readings: Exodus 17:3-7. When the Israelites grumbled about their difficult times in the desert the Lord instructed Moses to strike a rock that water flow from it for the people to drink. Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us . This hope will not disappoint us. John 4:5-42. Jesus ... Read more
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Second Sunday of Lent: Divine Visions and Inspirations
Lectionary Readings: Genesis 12:1-4. Abraham is promised to be a great nation and a model of blessings for all nations if he obediently goes forth “to a land that I will show you.” 2 Timothy 1:8-10. Not by our own merits but by the grace in Christ Jesus has God saved us. Therefore, we ought ... Read more
First Sunday of Lent: “The Apple”
Lectionary Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7. Despite the beautiful garden where the Lord God made a home for the first couple, they disobeyed and lost their innocence. Romans 5:12-19. “Just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so, through the obedience of the one, the many will be made righteous. ... Read more
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Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time: “Christ has no Body but Yours”
Lectionary Readings: Deuteronomy 11: 18, 26-28. Bind these words of God at your wrist and your forehead. There is a blessing for obeying them, a curse for disobeying them. Romans 3: 221-25, 28. The justice of God works through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Matthew 7:21-27. Those who do the will of ... Read more
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