Saint Vincent Archabbey

Lectionary: 668; John 6: 37-40 The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is the ultimate commemoration of the Lord’s resurrection, and of our participation in it.

Feasts of All Saints and All Souls Matthew 5:1-12 Gospel Summary The text of the Beatitudes in Matthew’s gospel serves as the gospel for both

First Reading Revelation 7:2-4, 9 – 14 Gospel Matthew 51 – 12A It is believed that celebrating a Feast for all the Saints has its’

Matthew 22: 34-40 Gospel Summary In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus is frequently involved in confrontational situations. This reflects the tensions in the church of Antioch between

Matthew 22: 34 – 40 The response of Jesus to the Pharisees is one of those beautiful instances in the Gospels where the Divine Wisdom

Lectionary: 145, Matthew 22: 15-21 You would think that the Pharisees and their allies would have figured out by this point that they are not

Matthew 22:15-21 Gospel Summary This gospel about paying taxes to Caesar is the first of a set of three passages in which Matthew describes how

Isaiah 25:6 – 10, Gospel Matthew 22: 1 – 14 A friend of mine did his doctoral dissertation on food in the Bible. He pointed out

Matthew 22: 1-14 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel, Jesus offers us another parable about the kingdom of heaven. This does not mean a kingdom located

Matthew 21:33-43 Gospel Summary The parable of the wicked tenants also appears with some variations in Mk 12: 1-12 and Lk 20: 9-18. In Matthew’s

Matthew 21:33-43 This is the third week in a row when the Church presents to us readings about vineyards, and next Sunday we will again

Matthew 21: 28-32 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel, Matthew shows his concern for the crisis that was caused by the message of Jesus and the

Matthew 21: 28 – 32 “Actions speak louder than words.” This old saying is one that most of us have experienced some time or other.

Matthew 20:1-16a Gospel Summary At dawn and throughout the day, the owner of a vineyard hires workers. They reach an agreement about wages; and the

Matthew 20: 1-16a Envy is a major problem in today’s society, and it shows no signs of abatement. We are accustomed to a very high

Matthew 18:21-35 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel selection is taken from a section of Matthew’s gospel that is concerned with the dynamics of a truly Christian

John 3: 13 – 17 “Exaltation,” “Holy,” and “Cross” are three words that don’t seem to fit together, but that is exactly what the Church

Matthew 18:15-20 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel passage is taken from the fourth section (13:54-18:35) of Matthew’s gospel in which he explains the relation of Christ

Matthew 18: 15-20 Uncompromising words about sin drawn from both the Old and New Testaments weave together the readings for mass this Sunday. While all