Monthly Archives: January 2013

Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 24:1-6;Mark 4:21-25 Saint John Bosco, Priest “Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear… . Take care what you hear. The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.” (Mark 4:23) Look at … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:11-18; Psalm 110:1-4;Mark 4:1-20 A sower went out to sow. (Mark 4:3) We all know that God’s ways are not our ways. But did you know that also means that his farming methods are not our farming methods? Like … Continue reading →

Hebrews 10:1-10;Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 10-11; Mark 3:31-35 We have been consecrated by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (Hebrews 10:10) What an amazing thing you have done for us, Jesus! By offering your own … Continue reading →

Hebrews 9:15, 24-28;Psalm 98:1-6; Mark 3:22-30 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made by hands. (Hebrews 9:24) What is your image of heaven? Through the ages people have had many … Continue reading →

Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. (Luke 4:21) Returning to his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus was invited to speak in the synagogue. His reputation as a wonder worker … Continue reading →

Acts 22:3-16;Psalm 117:1-2; Mark 16:15-18 The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle Why are you persecuting me? (Acts 22:7) What happened to shake Paul to his core? We know it wasn’t chastisement or threats of punishment, even though Saul “was … Continue reading →

Hebrews 7:25–8:6; Psalm 40:7-10, 17;Mark 3:7-12 Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church He warned them sternly not to make him known. (Mark 3:12) Can you imagine trying to keep a huge, exciting secret under wraps? That … Continue reading →

Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Psalm 110:1-4;Mark 3:1-6 Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr . . . grieved at their hardness of heart. (Mark 3:5) We all know what it’s like to have soft, loving hearts. Who can look at a new baby … Continue reading →

2nd Week in Ordinary Time Hebrews 6:10-20; Psalm 111:1-2, 4-5, 9-10;Mark 2:23-28 The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. (Mark 2:27) On this anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that opened the doors to legalized … Continue reading →

Hebrews 5:1-10; Psalm 110:1-4;Mark 2:18-22 New wine is poured into fresh wineskins. (Mark 2:22) At first, cars were a luxury for the wealthy. But that changed in 1908 when Henry Ford found a way to build a car that almost … Continue reading →