Posts Tagged ‘Isaiah’
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, How to answer God’s call?
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8. The prophet’s inaugural vision and call to ministry. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Paul transmits the creed preached in the early church about the resurrection of Jesus. “I handed on to you what I myself received.” Luke 5:1-11. A miraculous catch of fishes. Peter’s protestations of unworthiness; Jesus’ call of Peter, James and John to be fishers ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged called by God, Corinthians, humility, Isaiah, Jonah, Kingdom of God, Luke, Paul, Peter
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (the Wedding feast in Cana)
Readings: Isaiah 62:1-5. Jerusalem will no longer be desolate and forsaken but will be overflowing with life. The Lord will address her as “My Delight” and her land will be called “Espoused.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. There are many gifts and ministries, but one and the same Spirit who accomplished each good action in everyone. John 2:1-12. The marriage ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, Isaiah, John, love, marriage, mystical union, unity, Wedding feast in Cana
Baptism of the Lord
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7. In his first song of the Suffering Servant within the prophecy of Isaiah, God summons his chosen one to bring forth justice to the nations, quietly, considerately. Acts 10:34-38. To instruct one of the first gentile converts, Peter began with Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist when he was anointed with the Holy ... Read more
XXIV Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9 – The servant is not ashamed, even though smeared with spittle; the servant teaches others by first being obedient to the Lord. James 2:14-18 – Faith that does nothing in practice is thoroughly lifeless. Mark 8:27-35 – After Peter confesses Jesus to be the Messiah, Jesus teaches the disciples the necessity to deny their very ... Read more
XXIII Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7 – God comes to open our blind eyes, to clear our deaf ears, to strengthen our lame legs, to turn the thirsting ground into springs of water. James 2:1-5 – Your faith must not allow favoritism. Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in ... Read more
Easter Sunday
Readings: Saturday Vigil: Genesis 1:1–2:2 Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus 14:15–15:1 Isaiah 54:5-14 Isaiah 55:1-11 Baruch 3:9-15, 32–4:4 Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 Romans 6:3-11 Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 or Mark 16:1-7 or Luke 24:13-35 Thoughts for your consideration: By John Gonzalez What are we to make of the significance of Easter Sunday? The Gospel of Mark sets the early tone for what took ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Easter Sunday, injustice, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Kingdom of God, Luke, Mark, Peter, Resurrection
Good Friday
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 that Christians must listen to ... Read more
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 Jesus, who, though he was ... Read more
January 11, 2009
Lectionary Readings for January 11, 2009: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 55:1-11 Acts 10:34-38 or 1 John 5:1-9 Mark 1:7-11 Thoughts for Your Consideration: This week’s readings center us on the wondrous event that took place when Jesus was baptized by John. In the Gospel reading by Mark we notice that the highlight is not so much the physical baptism ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Baptism, Christian, God, Holy Spirit, human dignity, Isaiah, Jesus, justice, Mark, Peace, Peter
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