First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Reflection: This Sunday’s first reading takes place soon after the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. They were quickly confronted with an obvious and serious problem when having an extremely large group of people wandering… Continue Reading →

First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42‐44 Reflection: This short account of a miracle performed in the days of the prophet Elisha foreshadows the even greater miracle that Jesus performs in this Sunday’s gospel reading. Elisha lived in the 800s B.C. He was the… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Reflection: Jeremiah was a prophet during the time of the Exile. These were dark days for the Israelites. Many had rebelled against God’s commandments. The most culpable of these were the leaders who not only disobeyed God… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Amos 7:12-15 Reflection: The Prophet Amos lived during the period of Old Testament history when the Kingdom of Israel was divided. The northern ten tribes had divided from the southern two tribes. The north kept the name Israel and… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Job 38:1, 8-11 Reflection: The book of Job is quite startling. Job was a righteous man, faithful to God. He was quite successful by the world’s standards, being blessed with good family, friends, and material possessions. But God allowed… Continue Reading →

First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Reflection: Ezekiel was a prophet during the period of the Exile in Israel’s history. Around 600 B.C. the Israelites were conquered by the Babylonians. Many of the Israelites, including Ezekiel, were taken to Babylon for exile, which… Continue Reading →