First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Reflection: This passage is the first of four “Servant Songs” from the Prophet Isaiah, speaking of the servant of the Lord. It is likely that in the original context the “servant” referred to the nation… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Reflection: In this Sunday’s first reading, Isaiah prophesies about a time of glory and splendor for Israel. This great time is represented by the symbol of light, when “the Lord shines.” This light that will come… Continue Reading →
*Note: There are multiple options in the lectionary for the 1st and 2nd readings for the Feast of the Holy Family. These reflections correspond with the 2nd and 3rd options for the 1st and 2nd readings, respectively. They may not… Continue Reading →
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Reflection: King David lived around 1,000 B.C. He was the second king of Israel after Saul, whose throne was taken away due to his infidelity to God. David, despite his shortcomings, was… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Reflection: Originally intended to refer to the Prophet Isaiah himself (thus, the use of “I”), this passage also pointed forward to the coming Messiah, who is the “anointed one.” In fact, the fulfillment of these… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Reflection: Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare to celebrate Christmas when we commemorate the first coming of Christ at the Incarnation some 2,000 years ago. Thus, we focus on the great and profound… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 Reflection: This Sunday we begin a new liturgical year with the start of Advent. The season of Advent is focused on preparing us for the celebration of the first coming of Christ at Christmas… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Reflection: This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King as the culmination of the Church’s liturgical year, before we begin a new liturgical year with Advent. There are two themes resonating through the… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Reflection: In this Sunday’s first reading we hear a portion of Proverbs 31, a famous chapter of the Bible about a virtuous wife. The passage speaks about the interior beauty of a woman who… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 Reflection: The book of Wisdom was likely written in the first century B.C., making it the latest composed book of the Old Testament. It was likely written in Alexandria, Egypt in Greek. There is evidence that… Continue Reading →
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