SUNDAY’S READINGS | August 14, 2022 Isa. 5:1-7 or Jer. 23:23-29 Ps. 80:1-2, 8-18 or Ps. 82 Heb. 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Jesus Christ is the “king of glory, king of peace” (George Herbert). Jesus Christ confers a “peace that passes all understanding” (Phil. 4:7). When he sent out 70 disciples in pairs ahead of him, he instructed them to greet every household with the … [Read more...] about 10 Pentecost, Year C: True Peace
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9 Pentecost, Year C: Being Seen and Being Called
SUNDAY’S READINGS | August 7, 2022 Isa. 1:1, 10-20 or Gen. 15:1-6 Ps. 50:1-8, 23-24 or Ps. 33:12-22 Heb. 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 In mercy, the Lord looks down. In the words of the Psalmist, “The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind. From where he sits enthroned he watches all the inhabitants of the earth. … Truly the eye of the Lord is upon those who … [Read more...] about 9 Pentecost, Year C: Being Seen and Being Called
8 Pentecost, Year C: Deep and Abiding Purpose
SUNDAY’S READINGS | July 31, 2022 Hos. 11:1-11 or Eccles. 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 Ps. 107:1-9, 43 or Ps. 49: 1-11 Col. 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 These words from the prologue of St. John’s gospel encapsulate the whole gospel. “The Word became flesh and lived among us” (John 1:14). The mystery of the Incarnation, that is, the taking on of flesh by the eternal Son of the Father, … [Read more...] about 8 Pentecost, Year C: Deep and Abiding Purpose
7 Pentecost, Year C: Our Father
SUNDAY’S READINGS | July 24, 2022 Hos. 1:2-10 or Gen. 18:20-32 Ps. 85 or Ps. 138 Col. 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke 11:1-13 “And it came to pass that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, ‘Our Father which art in heaven, … [Read more...] about 7 Pentecost, Year C: Our Father
6 Pentecost, Year C: The Better Part
SUNDAY’S READINGS | July 17, 2022 Amos 8:1-12 or Gen. 18:1-10a Ps. 52 or Ps. 15 Col. 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 There are two spiritual ways corresponding to two different dispositions and, perhaps, different callings: the way of action and the way of contemplation. In the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Martha and Mary, Martha busied herself with the customary duties of … [Read more...] about 6 Pentecost, Year C: The Better Part
5 Pentecost, Year C: Unexpected Lovingkindness
SUNDAY’S READINGS | July 10, 2022 Amos 7:7-17 or Deut. 30:9-14 Ps. 82 or Ps.25:1-9 Col. 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 A lawyer asked Jesus, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus asked the man what is written in the law. He replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and … [Read more...] about 5 Pentecost, Year C: Unexpected Lovingkindness
4 Pentecost, Year C: Wait for Him
SUNDAY’S READINGS | July 3, 2022 2 Kgs. 5:1-14 or Isa. 66:10-14 Ps. 30 or Ps. 66:1-8 Gal. 6:(1-6), 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Jesus sends 70 of his disciples out into the world to announce his peace and the arrival of God’s kingdom: “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house!’” (Luke 10:5). This common greeting carries with it in this instance the implied … [Read more...] about 4 Pentecost, Year C: Wait for Him
3 Pentecost, Year C: Set Free for Service
SUNDAY’S READINGS | June 26 2 Kgs. 2:1-2, 6-14 or 1 Kgs. 19:15-16, 19-21 Ps. 77:1-2, 11-20 or Ps. 16 Gal. 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 “For freedom Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1). Freedom comes with a warning. “Do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence” (Gal. 5:13). Freedom understood merely as arbitrary choice for immediate and impetuous pleasure is … [Read more...] about 3 Pentecost, Year C: Set Free for Service