Saint Vincent Archabbey

Sirach 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14, Colossians 3: 12 – 21, Gospel Luke 2: 22 – 40 This celebration of the Holy Family

Luke 2: 1–14 Gospel Summary In the gospel passage for Mass at Midnight we hear the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke. It is

Lectionary 13 This year the last Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve; to accommodate this coincidence I chose to reflect on the scripture readings

Isaiah 61: 1 – 2A, 10 – 11, I Thes 5:16-24, Jn 1: 6-8, 19-28 The Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday.

Mark 1: 1–8 Gospel Summary At the very outset, Mark declares his gospel to be the “good news.” He dares to say this in a

Luke 1: 26–38 Gospel Summary Theologians often make a distinction between “high” Christology, which emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus, and “low” Christology, which emphasizes

Mark 13: 33–37 Gospel Summary In this gospel passage Jesus illustrates the mystery of his future, final coming in power and glory with a simple

Matthew 25: 31-46 Gospel Summary Today’s selection from the gospel of Matthew is very appropriate for the feast of Christ the King because it portrays

Matthew 25: 14-30 Gospel Summary Jesus tells his disciples this parable: A man going on a journey calls his servants and entrusts his possessions to

Lectionary 154 In November, as the leaves fall from the trees, as the days become shorter and darker, and as we observe All Souls Day

Matthew 23: 1-12 Gospel Summary After describing four controversies with various religious leaders about paying taxes to Caesar, the nature of resurrection, the greatest commandment,

Lectionary 667 In the earliest Christian times it was common for Christians to refer to fellow living believers as “saints”—hagioi in Greek.  Saint Paul and

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

Lectionary 145 Today’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah gives us a lot to consider.  It mentions Cyrus, a 6th century B.C. Persian king, describing

Isaiah 25:6 – 10  Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20      Matthew 22: 1 – 14 The reading from Isaiah begins with the verse; “On this mountain the LORD

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: 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 20: 1 – 16a Is this Gospel about fairness or generosity?  I have heard some people observe, just as those in the parable who

Lectionary 130 In the course of my ministry as a priest the most common problem people share with me is anger, and the accompanying hesitancy

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