January 15, 2012 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn. 1:35-42 In all three of this Sunday’s readings, we hear about discipleship. God reveals Himself to man, and man responds to God’s revelation by following Him – giving up His old […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012 – The Epiphany of the Lord Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph. 3:2, 3a, 5-6; Mt. 2:1-12 The theme of this Sunday’s Scripture readings is two-fold: God manifests Himself, and man responds to that manifestation with gifts of gratitude and conversion of heart. The Magi, who were likely astrologers and […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 1, 2012
January 1, 2012 – the Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Nm. 6:22-27; Ps. 67:2-3, 5,6,8; Gal. 4:4-7; Lk. 2:16-21 It is interesting to note that while the feast we celebrate today is that of Mary, the Mother of God, we do not hear much about […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Dec. 25, 2011
December 25, 2011 – Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 We all know the story of Christmas. Mary and Joseph had traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem in order to take part in a census. When they arrived, there was no room at […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Dec. 18, 2011
December 18, 2011 – Fourth Sunday of Advent 2Sm. 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps. 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom. 16:25-27; Lk. 1:26-38 In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of the annunciation. The angel, Gabriel, appears to Mary and announces to her that she will give birth to Jesus Christ. Through her, the fulfillment of […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Dec. 11, 2011
December 11, 2011 – Third Sunday of Advent Is. 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk. 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; 1 Thes. 5:16-24; Jn. 1:6-8, 19-28 Joy is clearly the theme of today’s readings, more specifically, the joy of anticipation. In all three of the readings, the writers are rejoicing in the Lord, in His goodness, and in what He […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Dec. 4, 2011
December 4, 2011 — Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps. 85:9-10. 11-12, 13-14; 2 Pt. 3:8-14; Mk. 1:1-8 Today’s readings find us in the second week of Advent. We are waiting – waiting to celebrate the incarnation and waiting for the day when Christ will come again. But, as today’s readings remind us, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Nov. 27, 2011
November 27, 2011 – First Sunday of Advent Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the Liturgical year. This season is a time of preparation. We are preparing to celebrate the coming of Savior, born in Bethlehem more than […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Nov. 20, 2011
November 20, 2011 — Solemnity of our Lord Jesus, Christ the King Ez. 34:11-12,15-17; Ps. 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Cor. 15:20-26, 28; Mt. 25:31-46 Today, we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. Yet, the first reading and the Responsorial Psalm present God as a shepherd who cares for His sheep, and in the Gospel, Jesus […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Nov. 13, 2011
Nov. 13, 2011 — Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv. 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Pslm. 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; 1Thes. 5:1-6; Mt. 25:14-30 “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come share your master’s joy.” These are words we all hope to hear at the end of our earthly life, and today’s Gospel gives us great insight […]
