Posts Tagged ‘Galatians’
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: An uncompromising social platform
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 66: 10-14. God is portrayed as the new Jerusalem, a mother suckling her infant and receiving the wealth of the nations. Galatians 6:14-18. Paul boasts only of the cross of Jesus and bears the brand marks of Jesus in his body. Each one is to be created anew. Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20. ... Read more
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Freedom to serve
Lectionary Readings: 1 Kings 19:16, 19-21. The Lord directs Elijah to anoint Elisha as his successor. Elisha is permitted to say farewell to his parents and to provide a sacred banquet for all the people. Galatians 5:1, 13-18. Christ has freed us from slavery to the cravings of the flesh. Love your neighbor as yourself. ... Read more
Pentacost Sunday
Readings: Acts 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25 John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Thoughts for your Consideration: If you happen to be in the new St. Gabriel’s church in Toronto (Canada) and turn towards those reading the Scriptures during the liturgy you will always look beyond them into the large garden exposed ... Read more
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Lectionary Reflection: Palm Sunday
Readings: Gospel for the Procession of Palms: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 Isaiah 50:4-7 Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1–15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by John Gonzalez, CPP This week we celebrate Palm Sunday. As I read the lectionary readings I am struck by the following line from Paul’s letter to the Philippians: “Christ ... Read more