Monthly Archives: November 2011

Romans 10:9-18;Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 4:18-22 How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news! (Romans 10:15) With these words, taken from the Book of Isaiah, St. Paul paints a picture of someone dedicated to preaching the good … Continue reading →

Isaiah 11:1-10;Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17;Luke 10:21-24 “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.” (Luke 10:23) Throughout history, God has always resisted the proud and wel­comed the humble. Those who learn to rely on his grace can testify to this fact. … Continue reading →

Isaiah 2:1-5;Psalm 122:1-9; Matthew 8:5-11 “Come, let us climb … to the house of the God of Jacob.” (Isaiah 2:3) Have you ever seen a building so massive that it took up your whole field of vision? Well, picture one … Continue reading →

“Be watchful! Be alert!” (Mark 13:33) Announcement: The Most High God requests the honor of your presence at the entry of his Son into the world. The unprecedented event will be followed by a joyous celebration in two locations: heaven … Continue reading →

Daniel 7:2-14;(Psalm) Daniel 3:75-81;Luke 21:29-33 “I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven.” (Daniel 7:13) Who is the holiest person you can think of? Francis of Assisi? The Virgin Mary? Or maybe it’s someone … Continue reading →

Daniel 6:12-28;(Psalm) Daniel 3:68-74;Luke 21:20-28 “Your redemption is at hand.” (Luke 21:28) A young, inquisitive student asks his religion teacher a difficult question. Unable to give an adequate answer, the teacher replies: “It’s a mystery of the faith.” What is … Continue reading →

Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28;(Psalm) Daniel 3:62-67;Luke 21:12-19 http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/ “They will seize and persecute you.” (Luke 21:12) Persecution. The mere word evokes a sense of dread in our hearts. When Jesus spoke these words, he knew that we would all face some form … Continue reading →

Daniel 2:31-45;(Psalm) Daniel 3:57-61;Luke 21:5-11 http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/ “The God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed.” (Daniel 2:44) The early chapters of the Book of Daniel present several stories of bravery and wisdom on the part … Continue reading →

Daniel 1:1-6,8-20;(Psalm) Daniel 3:52-56;Luke 21:1-4 http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/ “This poor widow put in more than all the rest.” (Luke 21:3) Wow! Such extravagant, abundant giving —and all wrapped up in just two small coins! It wasn’t much, but it was everything she … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17; Psalm 23:1-3,5-6; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28; Matthew 25:31-46 http://www.usccb.org/bible/reflections/ Christ the King When the Son of Man comes in his glory … (Matthew 25:31) Today is the last Sunday in the church year. So it’s appropriate to reflect on … Continue reading →