Posts Tagged ‘Lectionary Reflection’

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: What was Jesus Thinking?

Jan 26, 2011

Lectionary Readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13. God shall leave behind a people humble and lowly, the remnant of Israel. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. God chose people absurd, weak and despised, so that no one could boast before God but rather find in God their wisdom, justice, sanctification and redemption. Matthew 5: 1-12. By means of the beatitudes ... Read more

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: No Time For Complacency

Oct 19, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18. The Lord hears the cry of the oppressed. It pierces the clouds and does not rest till it reaches its goal. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. I look for Christ’s appearance with eager longing. The Lord will rescue me and bring ... Read more

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Easter Sunday: Risen Life… Plus.

Mar 30, 2010

Readings: 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. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8. The risen Christ is the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth ... Read more

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