Posts Tagged ‘Jesus’
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Comprehending the Incomprehensible
Lectionary Readings: (Taken from the biblical meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Isaiah 55:10-11. God’s word comes mysteriously and gently from above, yet powerfully achieves its effect with us. Romans 8: 18-23. The earth groans in travail, awaiting the revelation of the Son of God, the glory hidden within it, which the Spirit brings to ... Read more
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Burdened
Lectionary Readings (Taken from the Biblical Meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP Zechariah 9:9-10. Your king comes, a just savior, to proclaim peace to all nations. Romans 8:9, 11-13. The Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us to bring our mortal bodies to new life. Matthew 11:25-30. Jesus offers thanksgiving, praising the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged burdened, Gustavo Gutierrez, Jesus, Paul, Wisdom
Solemnity of the Ascension: “What are human beings that you are mindful of them?”
Lectionary Readings: (taken from the meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Acts 1: 1-11. Between Easter and Ascension Jesus instructed the apostles and advised them to “wait… [for] you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Eventually Jesus will return gloriously, the same way by which he ascended from their midst. Ephesians 1: 17-23. Christ’s ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Ascension, Faith, Jesus, rapture
Fifth Sunday of Easter: The Option for the Poor
Lectionary Readings: Acts 6: 1-7. The early church grows with many converts including Jewish Priest. The Deaconate is developed to help serve the needs of the poor. 1 Peter 2:4-9. Peter continues with this early baptismal liturgy by commissioning the disciples as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood.” John 14:1-12. Jesus describes the intimate relationship ... Read more
Fourth Sunday of Easter: “The Wounded Healer”
Lectionary Readings: (taken from the meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Acts 2:14, 36-41. Peter, on Pentecost, preaches that “the whole house of Israel should know… that God has made both Lord and Messiah this Jesus whom you crucified.” The people must reform and be baptized. 1 Peter 2:20-25. Peter continues his baptismal instruction that ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Jesus, Nouwen, Peter, Spe Salvi, the wounded healer
Easter Sunday: Living in the Hope of Easter!
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
Passion (Palm) Sunday: The Kairos of Justice
Lectionary Readings: (From the Biblical Meditations of Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Matthew 21:1-11. (Gospel for the Procession) This account of Palm Sunday emphasizes the divinity of Jesus, the fulfillment of prophecy, the messianic acclamation: “he who comes.” Isaiah 50: 4-7. Within this prophecy of Isaiah, the third song of the Suffering Servant quietly establishes the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Jesus, just man, justice, kairos, Palm Sunday, passion sunday
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Utopia… for real.
Lectionary Readings: (taken from the “Biblical Meditations for Lent” by Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) Ezekiel 37:12-14. God will raise his people from the grave, place his spirit within them and settle them upon their land. Romans 8:8-11. The Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us and will bring our mortal bodies to ... Read more
Fourth Sunday of Lent: New Evangelization
Lectionary Readings: (summery from the “Biblical Meditations for Lent” By Fr. Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP) 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13. God judges not by external appearances but by what he sees in the heart. David, young, spontaneous and innocent is preferred to his older and stronger brothers. After his anointing the Spirit of the Lord rushed ... Read more
Third Sunday of Lent: Discipleship in “Spirit and truth”
Lectionary Readings: Exodus 17:3-7. When the Israelites grumbled about their difficult times in the desert the Lord instructed Moses to strike a rock that water flow from it for the people to drink. Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us . This hope will not disappoint us. John 4:5-42. Jesus ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Jesus, Paul, samaritan woman, third sunday of lent, water
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