June 23, 2019 — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ GN 14:18-20; PS 110:1-4;1 COR 11:23-26; LK 9:11B-17 Today, we observe the Solemnity of the of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This beautiful feast celebrates the gift of the Eucharist, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019 — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity PRV 8:22-31; PS 8: 4-9; ROM 5:1-5; JN 16: 12-15 Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast is rather unique in that it honors a doctrine rather than an event. What we are commemorating today is a central reality of […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019 — Pentecost Sunday/Mass during the day ACTS 1:1-11; PS 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 COR 12:3B-7, 12-13 or ROM 8:8-17; JN 20:19-23 or JN 14:15-16, 23B-26 Today we reach the finale of the Easter season with the celebration of the great Feast of Pentecost. Reflecting on today’s readings inspires a sense […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 2, 2019
June 2, 2019 — The Ascension of the Lord ACTS 1:1-11; PS 47:2-3, 6-9; EPH 1:17-23 or HEB 9:24-28; 10;19-23; LK 24: 46-53 On this Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate Christ’s triumphant return to the Father after perfectly accomplishing His mission on earth. But we also can also view this Feast as a celebration […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — May 26, 2019
May 26, 2019 — Sixth Sunday of Easter ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29; PS 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; REV 21:10-14, 22-23; JN 14:23-29 The concept of hospitality is fundamental to a stewardship way of life. When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a sincere and warm welcome — to those new to our parish, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019 — Fifth Sunday of Easter ACTS 13:14, 43-52; PS 100: 1-3,5; REV 7:9, 14B-17; JN 10:27-30 Today’s readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Christian stewards. The Gospel from John includes this well-known verse: “My children… I give you a new commandment: love one another. As […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: May 12, 2019
May 12, 2019 — Fourth Sunday of Easter ACTS 13:14, 43-52; PS 100: 1-3,5; REV 7:9, 14B-17; JN 10:27-30 Throughout the Easter season, our readings have given us glimpses into the life of the newborn Church and the bold witness of the early disciples in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to all who […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019 — Third Sunday of Easter ACTS 5: 27-32, 40B-41; PS 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; REV 5:11-14; JN 21:1-19 Our readings on this Third Sunday of Easter continue with lessons of hope for abundant new life in the Risen Lord. In fact, when we look at the Gospel Reading from John and compare it […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: April 28, 2019
April 28, 2019 — Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) ACTS 5:12-16; PS 118: 2-4,13-15, 22; REV 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19; JN 20: 19-31 Today is the Second Sunday of Easter; more recently in our Church’s history it has become known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Our Gospel reading from St. John is often referred to as the story of “Doubting […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019 — Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord ACTS 10:34A, 37-43; PS 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; COL 3:1-4 or 1 COR 5:6B-8; JN 20:1-9 He is risen! He is truly risen! This is what the celebration of Easter is all about — the truth that Jesus was crucified for our sins and three […]
