Posts Tagged ‘Paul’
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
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: No Time For Complacency
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
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Persist in advocating for justice
Lectionary Readings: Exodus 17:8-13. As long as Moses’ arms are outstretched in prayer, Israel remains victories against the army of Amalek. Aaron and Hur prop up Moses’ arms! 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:2. All Scripture is inspired of God and is useful for teaching, correcting and training in holiness. I charge you to teach the ... Read more
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Healing the Marginalized
Lectionary Readings: 2 Kings 5:14-17. Namaam is cured of leprosy through the word of God through Elisha. Elisha refuses any gifts and Namaan declares himself a faithful servant of the God of Israel. 2 Timothy 2:8-13. Paul is in chains but the Word of God can never be in chains. If we die in Him ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged 28 sunday in ordinary time, Elisha, healing, Jesus, leprosy, Naaman, Paul
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time: May the Faith be with you
Lectionary Readings: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4. To the prophet’s questioning about the success of the wicked, God finaly replies that the just person lives by faith. 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14. Stir Into flame the grace given to you. It is no cowardly spirit. Guard the rich deposit of faith. Luke 17:5-10. The apostles pray, “Lord, increase ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Faith, Habakkuk, Jedi, Jesus, Mustard seed, Paul, St. Paul of the Cross, Star Wars
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Great Divide
Lectionary Readings: Amos 6:1, 4-7. A sarcastic condemnation of the men of Samaria, stretched comfortably upon ivory-inlaid couches, yet not heartsick for the moral collapse of the nation. 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness and a gentle spirit… until our Lord Jesus Christ shall appear. Luke 16:19-31. Parable of Lazarus and the ... Read more
Twenty Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Be Ingenious, Prayerful, and a little Crafty
Lectionary Readings: Amos 8:4-7. Condemnations of social injustices which trample upon the needy. 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Prayers are requested for peace, peace with those in authority, between races and nations, among the disciples of Jesus, just as there is peace between God the Father, the mediator Jesus and the entire human family. Luke 16:1-13. The ... Read more
Twenty Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Lost and Found
Lectionary Readings: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14. The people revolt and worship a golden calf. God threatens to destroy them and raise up a new people through Moses. At Moses’ entreaty, the Lord relented. 1 Timothy 1:12-17. God forgives Paul, the former persecutor of the church, to show that Christ Jesus came into the world to save ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged 9-11, compassion, Exodus, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Lost, Luke, Moses, Patience, Paul, Prodigal Son, Timothy
Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time: Reevaluating Our Relationships
Lectionary Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18. If we can scarcely guess about earthly things, how can we ever know heavenly secrets? God sends the Holy Spirit to make known our paths on earth. Philemon 9-10, 12-17. In returning the runaway slave Onesimus to his owner Philemon, Paul asks the latter to receive the slave as a beloved brother. ... Read more
In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged humility, Jesus, Luke, Patience, Paul, Philemon, Relationship, Wisdom
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Subversive Hospitality
Lectionary Readings: Genesis 18:1-10. Abraham entertains three guests, including the Lord, who announces the birth of Isaac. Colossians 1:24-28. Paul finds joy in his suffering, filled up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ for the sake of His body, the church. Paul preaches the mystery of Christ among the gentiles hidden from all ... Read more
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International Day of Non-Violence
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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Good and Evil Wolf
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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Comprehending the Incomprehensible
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July 4th Reflection on Religious Liberty
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