Monthly Archives: June 2011

Genesis 22:1-19; Psalm 115:1-6,9;Matthew 9:1-8 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “The Son of Man has authority.” (Matthew 9:6) Matthew tells us that when Jesus  healed a man who was paralyzed,  the crowd “glorified God who had  given such authority to human  beings” (Matthew 9:8). … Continue reading →

Acts 12:1-11;Psalm 34:2-9; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml Sts. Peter and Paul Peter was being kept in prison, but  prayer by the church was fervently  being made to God on his behalf.  (Acts 12:5)  In this wonderful story, we read  how … Continue reading →

Genesis 19:15-29; Psalm 26:2-3,9-12;Matthew 8:23-27 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “Lord, save us!” (Matthew 8:25) The disciples were astounded:  Jesus created calm. “What sort of  man is this,” they wondered in awe,  “whom even the winds and the sea  obey?” (Matthew 8:27) What sort of … Continue reading →

Genesis 18:16-33;Psalm 103:1-4,8-11; Matthew 8:18-22 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “Then Abraham drew  nearer to him and said: ‘Will you …’”  (Genesis 18:23) Abraham sure knew how to drive  a hard bargain, didn’t he? Reading  this passage, you may feel the urge  to take him … Continue reading →

Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14-16; Psalm 147:12-15,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml The Body and Blood of Christ Not by bread alone does man live. (Deuteronomy 8:3)  Imagine entering a restaurant  where the owner promises: “Our  food will give you so much … Continue reading →

Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139:1-3,13-15; Acts 13:22-26;Luke 1:57-66,80 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml The Birth of John the Baptist He will be called John. (Luke 1:60) Zechariah and Elizabeth wanted  so much to have a child, especially as  they watched their neighbors’ families  grow. But as … Continue reading →

Genesis 16:1-12,15-16; Psalm 106:1-5;Matthew 7:21-29 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “Everyone who listens to  these words of mine and acts on them  will be like a wise man who built his  house on rock.” (Matthew 7:24) Aurelius seemed to have everything—  a great education, a … Continue reading →

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18;Psalm 105:1-9; Matthew 7:15-20 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “O Lord God, what good will your gifts be?” (Genesis 15:2) Sometimes we look at the Old  Testament patriarchs as being impossibly  heroic—perfect almost to a  fault. But today’s first reading shows  us … Continue reading →

Genesis 13:2,5-18; Psalm 5:2-5;Matthew 7:6,12-14 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “How narrow the gate and  constricted the road that leads to life.  And those who find it are few.”  (Matthew 7:14) Let’s face it. Jesus never promised  that the Christian life would be easy.  … Continue reading →

Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:12-13,18-20,22;Matthew 7:1-5 http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml “Stop judging, that you may not be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) Even a superficial review of history  can remind us that people  have done some really evil things.  Think of names like Adolf Hitler,  Josef Stalin, … Continue reading →