Posts Tagged ‘Matthew’

Third Sunday of Advent: Being Progressively Patient

Dec 7, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 35: 1-6, 10. The prophet sees the desert blooming with new life, as the eyes of the blind our open, the ears of the deaf unsealed, and everyone returns singing to Zion. James 5: 7-10. The patience of the farmer is emphasized. He plants the seed in the autumn and waits through ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, Isaiah, James, Jesus, Kingdom of heaven, Matthew, Patience, Progressive

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1st Sunday Of Advent: A Light in the Darkness

Nov 23, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 2: 1-5. Isaiah prophesizes about the future glory of Jerusalem. “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; one nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.” Romans 13: 11-14. Paul reminds the Romans that they must be awake and ready for ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Advent, first sunday of advent, Isaiah, Jesus, Light of the World, Matthew, Romans, St. paul, works of darkness

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Solemnity of All Saints

Oct 27, 2009

Readings: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. The 144,000 from every tribe of Israel are the ones who have survived the period of great trial. 1 John 3:1-3. We shall see God as God is, for we are God’s children. All who have hope keep themselves pure as God is pure. Matt 5:1-12. Jesus teaches the disciples the ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged beatitudes, Christ, communion of saints, eschatology, God, John, Matthew, revelations, saints, Solemnity of All Saints

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Trinity Sunday

Jun 4, 2009

Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34,39-40 Romans 8:14-17 Matthew 28:16-20 Thoughts for your Consideration: by Fr. Phil Paxton, CP One night this past week I was watching a TV program. It was entitled “2100,” and aired on ABC. It was basically a program that tried to shed light on what would happen to the world for the rest ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Deuteronomy, environment, Integrity of Creation, Jesus, justice, Matthew, Peace, poor, Relationship, Romans, spirituality, St. Francis Pledge, Thomas Berry, Trinity

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Lectionary Reflection: Third Sunday of Lent

Mar 10, 2009

Readings: Exodus 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Thoughts for your consideration: by John Gonzalez, CPP The lectionary readings for this Sunday remind us of the social contract we have with God. In many ways the heart of Jewish and Christian Scripture is the story of God’s social contract with humanity ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, Decalogue, Economic Justice, Exodus, God, Greatest Commandment, Jesus, John, justice, Matthew, Paul, social contract, Ten Commandments

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Lectionary Reflection: Ash Wednesday

Feb 23, 2009

Readings: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by Fr. John Bucki, SJ. Lent is a time to make faith real in practices which are a source of growth, life and even joy. Growth and new life are possible. It is possible to move beyond earning religious credits or spiritual merit ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, Fasting, Integrity of Creation, Joel, justice, Lent, Matthew, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Prayer, prophet, renewal