Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ephesians 6:1-9;Psalm 145:10-14; Luke 13:22-30 “Stop bullying, knowing that both they and you have a Master in heaven and that with him there is no partiality.” (Ephesians 6:9) The Letter to the Ephesians was written during a period when at … Continue reading →

Ephesians 5:21-33;Psalm 128:1-5;  Luke 13:18-21 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church.”(Ephesians 5:25) This is one of those readings that is used very often in wedding celebrations. When a man and woman enter into the Sacrament of … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:32–5:8; Psalm 1:1-4, 6;Luke 13:10-17 “When Jesus saw her, he called to her.” (Luke 13:12) It’s a safe bet that people never fell into a pious coma as they lis­tened to Jesus teach and preach. Whether he left them … Continue reading →

Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126:1-6; Hebrews 5:1-6;Mark 10:46-52 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time “Get up, he is calling you.” (Mark 10:49) Today’s readings all involve a call from God. In the first reading, the Lord makes a joyful announcement, calling his … Continue reading →

Ephesians 4:1-6;Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 12:54-59 29th Week in Ordinary Time “… striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit.” (Ephesians 4:3) Unity is hard to describe. Expressed in music, it occurs when every note is in harmony. In poli­tics, it … Continue reading →

Ephesians 3:14-21;Psalm 33:1-2 ,4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Luke 12:49-53 29th Week in Ordinary Time “… that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” (Ephesians 3:17) What an inheritance we have in Christ! In him we have “every spir­itual blessing” (Ephesians … Continue reading →

Ephesians 3:2-12;Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48 Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop “… in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access.” (Ephesians 3:12) We may be tempted to skip over this last line of today’s first reading, but if … Continue reading →

Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85:9-14;Luke 12:35-38 Saint John of Capistrano, Priest “Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant.” (Luke 12:37) Everyone loves a good relay race. Each member of the team has his or her part of the race … Continue reading →

Ephesians 2:1-10;Psalm 100:1-5; Luke 12:13-21 29th Week in Ordinary Time “We are his handiwork.” (Ephesians 2:10) What a wonderful summary of the gospel message! St. Paul tells us that we were once “dead” in our sins, but God, “who is … Continue reading →

Hebrews 4:14-16;Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Mark 10:35-45; “We have a great high priest.” (Hebrews 4:14) During this Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI is inviting all of us to pass through the “door of faith” each and every … Continue reading →