Posts Tagged ‘hope’

Easter Sunday: Living in the Hope of Easter!

Apr 21, 2011

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

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Easter, Easter Sunday, hope, Jesus, Resurrection

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Hope in the Midst of Tribulation

Dec 15, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14. At a time when the Davidic dynasty was threatened severely, even with the loss of the throne, Isaiah promised survival but through God alone. Romans 1: 1-7. Paul has been designated to announce the Gospel – Jesus Christ, “descended from David according to the flesh but… Son of God… by his ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, Ahaz, fourth sunday pf advent, God, hope, Isaiah, justice, Paul, Peace, tribulation

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Imagine Hope

Aug 3, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Wisdom 18:6-9. A remembrance of the night of Israel’s departure from Egyptian bondage Hebrew 11: 1-2, 8-19. Faith is confident assurance concerning that which we hope for. No matter the extant of human weakness, God’s promises are fulfilled; no matter how precious our gifts, we die to receive something still greater. Luke 12: ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Faith, Fr. John Coleman, hope, imagination, Jesus, Mother Teresa, nineteenth sunday in ordinary time, Pope John XXIII

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Second Sunday Of Lent: Hoping Against Hope

Feb 24, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18. By a covenant God renewed the promise to Abram (Abraham) of many descendants and their own land. Philippians 3:17-4:1. We eagerly await the coming of our savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will then give a new form to our lowly body. Luke 9:28-36. At Jesus’ transformation, Moses and Elijah ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Abraham, Genesis, hope, Jesus, Luke, Paul, Philippians, Pope Benedict XVI, Spe Salvi, Transfiguration

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Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 1, 2009

Readings: Baruch 5:1-9. The Glory breaks over the new Jerusalem and God’s people return to their homeland. Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11. Paul prays for the completion of God’s holiness and charity among these, his favorite converts. Luke 3:1-6. John the Baptist is introduced amidst the data of world history. Thoughts for your consideration: By John ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, Baruch, contemplation, God, hope, love, Luke, Philippians, poverty

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Easter Message, 2009

Apr 14, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has consistently written on the topic of Hope within the Christian/Catholic context. His recent encyclical “Spe Salvi” is devoted to this topic and here I will offer this one excerpt from the text which in my opinion summarizes his thesis. The Christian faith has shown us that truth, justice and love are ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Africa, compassion, Easter, Fr. Don Senior, global warming, hope, justice, love, Paschal Mystery, Passionist, Pope Benedict XVI, Resurrection, Spe Salvi, suffering, truth, urbi et orbi

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A New Era of Responsibility

Jan 21, 2009

As I listened to Barack Obama’s inauguration speech I began to reflect on the theme of Hope. During the presidential campaign Obama ran on a platform based on hope and change. Coincidently, in 2007, Pope Benedict XVI offered his most recent Encyclical on the theme of hope. In this document Pope Benedict places considerable attention ... Read more

In Passion for Justice | Tagged Catholic, Catholic Social Teaching, Economic Justice, hope, inauguration, justice, Obama, politics, Pope Benedict XVI, Spe Salvi, suffering