First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3 Reflection: In this first reading we hear promises made by the Lord to the Israelites. In essence, God promises to provide for them. He says He will nourish them, abating their hunger and quenching their thirst,… Continue Reading →

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Reflection: If you were given the opportunity to ask something of God with the assurance He would give it to you, what would you ask for? Many of us would probably ask for something involving… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Reflection: The book of Wisdom was likely written in the first century B.C., making it the last written Old Testament book. It was likely composed in Alexandria, Egypt in Greek. There is evidence that the book… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 Reflection: In this passage and this week’s Gospel reading we hear agricultural illustrations about the life of faith. In the First Reading from Isaiah, the Lord compares His word to the “rain and snow” that water the… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 Reflection: This prophecy from the book of Zechariah speaks of the coming Messiah, who we know to be Jesus. The LORD speaks here to the people of Israel (referred to as “daughter Zion”), commanding them to “rejoice”… Continue Reading →