Reflection on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent Last week’s readings for the First Sunday of Advent began the Catholic liturgical year with a jarring warning to stay awake and be vigilant, for […]
Category: Lectionary
With Missionary Eyes We Will See: Mt 25
Without question, this week’s Gospel reading of Matthew 25: 31-46 is one of the most important Gospel readings for those Christians involved in work of charity and justice around the world. Countless websites, mission statements, […]
Waiting in Hope
Reflection on the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Therefore stay awake, For you know neither the day nor the hour. There are many things I find difficult in this parable. Jesus’ exhortation […]
The Exaltation of Humility
Reflection on the readings for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. It’s amazing how quickly I identify myself with the crowds and disciples Jesus speaks to in this week’s gospel passage. I oblige willingly as […]
An Evolving Metaphor
Reflection on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this Sunday’s first reading, the prophet Isaiah presents the story of his “friend,” in some translations his “beloved,” who planted a vineyard, prepared […]
Our Work and Wages
Reflection on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time “’Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into […]
Called to Forgive
Reflection on the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Peter asks a great question here. How […]
Blogging the Lectionary
This weekend our blog will begin featuring regular reflections on the Church’s lectionary cycle. In posting these reflections, our aim is to help break open the scriptures and interpret them in light of each one […]
