Family Catechesis using Liturgical Bible Study for the Solemnity of Pentecost
Gospel Background: Jesus is in the Upper Room, talking to his disciples, after having instituted the Eucharist and before he leaves for Gethsemane. After having described the intimate relationship that exists between him and his disciples (15:1-8.9-17), and the opposition they will suffer because of their loyalty to him (15:18-21), Jesus reiterates the promise of […]
Family Catechesis using Liturgical Bible Study Fifth Sunday of Lent MARCH 25
We are just one week away from the b e g i n n i n g o f t h e Ho l y We e k a n d today’s Second Reading and Gospel passage already introduces us to the basic truth that our salvation is the fruit of the dramatic death of Jesus Christ. It […]
Sunday Mass Reflection – January 9, 2011 – Baptism of the Lord
Anointed Ones By Scott Hahn Readings (click here): Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 [gplayer href=”http://www.salvationhistory.com/audio/homilyhelps/080113.mp3″ ] Scott Hahn – January 9, 2011[/gplayer] Jesus presents himself for John’s baptism in today’s Gospel, not because He is a sinner, but to fulfill the word of God proclaimed by His prophets. He must […]
Daily Catholic Readings – January 8, 2011 Saturday after Epiphany
Reading 1, 1 Jn 5:14-21 Beloved: We have this confidence in him that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, we know that what we have asked him for is ours. If anyone sees his brother sinning, […]
Daily Catholic Readings – January 7, 2011 Friday after Epiphany
Reading 1, 1 Jn 5:5-13 Beloved: Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came through water and Blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and Blood. The Spirit is the one who testifies, and […]