Posts Tagged ‘Kingdom of God’
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Serving God
Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 49: 14-15. God, our mother, cannot forget us, the children formed in the womb of divine love. 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5. We are servants of Christ and mediators of the mysteries of God. The Lord is our one judge, to bring to light what is hidden in darkness. Matthew 6:24-34. We cannot ... Read more
Thirty second Sunday in Ordinary Time: The City of God
Lectionary Readings: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14. The martyrdom of the seven brothers and their mother, each encouraging the others to die for the sake of loyalty to God’s law and of faith in the resurrection 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3,5. Pray that we may be delivered from confused and evil people. The Lord keeps faith and will ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged City of God, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Maccabees, Paul, Resurrection, St. Augustine
Fifth Sunday of Easter: Remember Tomorrow
Lectionary Readings: Acts 14: 21-27. Paul and Barnabas complete the first missionary journey and report to the community at Antioch which had commissioned them. They relate all that God had helped them accomplish and repeat the need to undergo many trials perseveringly. Revelations 21: 1-5. John sees a vision of the new heavens and the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Acts, eschatology, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Jesus, John, Kingdom of God, love, Passionist, Paul, remember, remembrance
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 ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged called by God, Corinthians, humility, Isaiah, Jonah, Kingdom of God, Luke, Paul, Peter
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Prophetic Call
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19. Jeremiah’s call to prophesy; his strength against all opposition. 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13. The hymn of Love Luke 4:21-30. Jesus’ first discourse at Nazareth leads to rejection, even to a threat against his life. Thoughts for Your Consideration: By John Gonzalez The readings for this Sunday revolve around the position and responsibilities ... Read more
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Daniel 12:1-3: The resurrection of the just is announced. Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 : Jesus’ offering of himself as a sacrifice for sin perfects those who are being sanctified. No Further offering is needed. Mark 13:24-32: Severe trials of every sort precede the coming of the Son of Man. As to the exact day an ... Read more
32 Sunday of Ordinary Time
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
29 Sunday In Ordinary Time
Readings: Is 53:10-11. Through his sufferings my servant shall justify man, and their guilt he shall bear. Heb 4:14-16. We confidently approach the throne of God’s grace where Jesus has entered — Jesus who is able to sympathize with our weakness, as he was tempted in every way that we are, without sinning. Mk 10:35-45. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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