Posts Tagged ‘community’

XVI Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jul 14, 2009

Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. Sebastian MacDonald, CP A current liturgical hymn that is fairly popular in church settings is GATHER US IN. It is especially appropriate at the commencement of the eucharist, since people have just arrived and taken their places in their pews or chairs. ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Catholic Social Teaching, community, Gathering, God, Lectionary Reflections, Mark, Matthew 25

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Lectionary Reflection: Second sunday of Easter

Apr 14, 2009

Readings: Acts 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 John 20:19-31 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. John Bucki, SJ Today’s scriptures offer at least three connections to Catholic Social Teaching: The first reading from Acts reminds us of the commitment by early Christian community to the communal life. They shared whatever they had and held all their ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Acts, Catholic Social Teaching, community, Economic Justice, Education for Justice, John, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, solidarity, Thomas, violence