Posts Tagged ‘Mark’
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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B cycle
Readings: Jeremiah 31: 7-9. Jeremiah announces the return of the northern tribes, exiled in their pitiable condition by the Assyrians. Hebrew 5: 1-6. Priests should deal patiently with erring sinners for they themselves are beset by weakness and must make sin offerings for themselves. Mark 10:2-16. Jesus cures the blind man Bartimaeus, declaring “Your faith ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged compassion, Hebrew, humility, Jeremiah, Jesus, Mark, pundits, self-interest
28 Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 7:7-11. I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me and in her company all good things. Hebrew 4:12-13. God’s word is sharper than any two-edged sword. It judges the heart. Nothing is concealed. For everything we must render an account. Mark 10:17-30. One thing more you must do. Go and sell ... Read more
27 Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Genesis 2:18-24. The creation of man and woman, their vocation to become two in one flesh and to be suitable partners for each other. Hebrew 2:9-11. Jesus is perfected through suffering and tastes death for all. So, he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Mark 10:2-16. Jesus prohibits divorce and remarriage ... Read more
XXV Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Wis. 2:12, 17-20. The just person, characterized by gentleness and patience, is tested, persecuted and even killed by the self-confident wicked. James 3:16-4:3. Jealousy and strife beget inconstancy, conflicts and vile behavior. Wisdom is innocent, peaceable, impartial and sincere. Mark 9:30-37. Jesus’ announcement of his passion and death leaves the disciples speechless. In the ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged butterfly, Integrity of Creation, James, Jesus, JPIC, justice, Mark, Peace, Wisdom
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
XVI Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Thoughts for your consideration: by Fr. Sebastian MacDonald, CP A current liturgical hymn that is fairly popular in church settings is GATHER US IN. It is especially appropriate at the commencement of the eucharist, since people have just arrived and taken their places in their pews or chairs. ... Read more
XV Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Am 7:12-15 Eph 1:3-10 Mk 6:7-13 Thoughts for your consideration: Our environment conditions us. This was one of the best piece of advise that I received as a student, and one that I have taken quite seriously in my involvement with organizations that seek justice in oppressed communities. The environment will dictate my awareness ... Read more
XIII Sunday of Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Thoughts for your consideration: This week’s lectionary readings remind us of the value of life. We have heard it summarized so many times before that our God is the God of life. In the book of Wisdom and in the Gospel reading ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corintians, healing, health, healthcare, Jesus, Life, Mark, righteousness, Wisdom
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