First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Reflection: This lament of Job’s seems hopeless. It is an extremely downtrodden look at life. If we know the story of Job, we may understand why he had such a sour outlook on life. He had… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Reflection: In this passage Moses speaks the words of the Lord to the Israelite people. God is making the Israelites a distinct people, calling them to follow Him and live according to His laws. During this… Continue Reading →
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Reflection: Most of us know the story of Jonah, who was at first reluctant to follow God’s command to go to Ninevah. The Ninevites were enemies of the Israelites, so naturally Jonah would not want… Continue Reading →
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 Reflection: Samuel was dedicated to service of the Lord in the Temple at the beginning of his life by his mother, Hannah, in thanksgiving for the miracle that allowed her, a barren woman, 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… 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 →
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