Posts Tagged ‘Hebrews’

Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: True Humility

Aug 24, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29. A humble person finds favor with God and will be endowed with wisdom and the love of loyal friends. Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24. You have drawn near the heavenly Jerusalem, to the assembly of the firstborn, to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant. Luke 14:1, 7-14. By means of ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Great Society, Hebrews, humility, Jesus, LBJ, Luke, Sirach, twenty second Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec 16, 2009

Readings: Micah 5:1-4. Not from mighty Jerusalem but from insignificant Bethlehem would come the ruler of Israel; his origins reached back to most ancient promises. Hebrews 10:5-10. What was prefigured in Israelite sacrifices reached a fulfillment in the body of Jesus and his desire to do always the will of the Father. By this “will” ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, common good, Divine Will, Elizabeth, fourth sunday of advent, Hebrews, Jesus, Luke, Mary, Micah, St. Paul of the Cross, Visitation

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32 Sunday of Ordinary Time

Nov 3, 2009

Readings: 1 Kings 17:10-16. The poor widow makes bread for Elijah with her last remaining ingredients only to be blest by God with a year’s worth of flour and oil. Hebrews 9:24-28. Christ is the high priest who has removed our sins through his sacrifice. He will come again to bring salvation for those who ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged charity, Charity in Truth, eschatology, Hebrews, justice, Kingdom of God, Kings, Mark, poor widow, Pope Benedict XVI, second coming, Social Justice, Widow's Mite

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Good Friday

Apr 8, 2009

Readings: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1–19:42 Quote: Jesus’ death on the cross was a death in the cause of justice. He was executed because he challenged accepted values. He sided with the poor and the outcasts. He condemned oppressive structures. Jesus was a prophet and prophets meet strong opposition. His cross reminds us ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Good Friday, Hebrews, human dignity, Integrity of Creation, Isaiah, John, Passion for Justice, Passionist, redemption, suffering

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Lectionary Reflection: Fifth Sunday of Lent

Mar 23, 2009

Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. Sebastian MacDonald, CP JPIC concerns are universal ones, expressing themselves differently in particular settings. Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation continually attract our attention. They emerge in today’s biblical readings. Jeremiah, the prophet, for instance, celebrates a new moment in the ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Covenant, Hebrews, Integrity of Creation, Jeremiah, John, JPIC, justice, Peace, suffering

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