First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Reflection: In this Sunday’s first reading, Isaiah prophesied about a coming time of glory and splendor for Israel. This great time was represented by the symbol of light, when “the Lord shines.” This light that would come… 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 to… Continue Reading →
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 of… 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 to… Continue Reading →
First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Reflection: The background to this Sunday’s first reading is that Hannah had been a barren woman. In the culture of the time, it was especially disgraceful for a married woman not to have children…. Continue Reading →
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: 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 week’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 →
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