Let’s Take a Break! (A Reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Let’s Take a Break! Gospel reading A man, known for being a philanderer, was being romantic with his wife one day. He said: “Honey, next month will be our Silver Wedding Anniversary. Is there anything special for us?” The wife quickly replied: “Yes. I am going to take you to Africa. It’s a nice place […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B
Gospel As we walk with Jesus through His public ministry during the period of Ordinary Time, we find ourselves on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus has just completed His teaching of the parable of the mustard seed. What we will hear today is the first of three miraculous actions: 1) The […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 7th Sunday of Easter Cycle B
Gospel John 17:1-26 was termed “The High-Priestly Prayer” by the 16th century Lutheran theologian David Chytraeus although equivalent expressions were used by some of the Church fathers. The name is appropriate for it is Christ’s prayer consecrating His body and blood for the sacrifice in which they are about to be offered, and His benediction […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
None of the Evangelists describes the actual resurrection itself, for it was witnessed by no one. The gospels and 1 Corinthians 15:4-7 witness to the fact of the resurrection, however, by the testimony to the empty tomb and the appearances of the Risen Christ to His disciples. It is fitting that on Easter morning we […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A
Last week we heard the parable of the wise and foolish virgins; a reminder to us all to live out our faith every day so that we will be prepared for the day of the Lord; the day when we are admitted to the heavenly banquet. Today we hear the parable of the talents. A […]