2 Tm 1:1-8; Ps 96:1-10; Mk 3:20-21 Two of the coworkers with the Apostle Paul are the bishops we celebrate today, Saint Timothy and Saint Titus. They continued an apostolic witness into the next generation of believers. Along with the Psalmist, they encouraged everyone to proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations. They wanted […]
Continue ReadingActs 22:3-16; Ps 117:1-2; Mk 16:15-18 Saul was trying to destroy this new Way; soon he poured himself out to proclaim Christ, the Way, Truth, and Life. Certainly he was not a convert in the sense that he ceased being a Jew to become a Christian. Rather, Saint Paul always saw himself as a Jew. […]
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The readings today remind us of God’s desire for us. God gives us free will and therefore does not impose his will on us. God invites us, encourages us and acts in powerful ways that will hopefully lead us to make his plan for us, our plan. God’s desire is very simple; He wants us […]
Continue ReadingHeb 9:2,3,11,14; Ps 47:2,3,6,7,8,9; Mk 3:20-21 The High Priest of the Old Temple entered into the tabernacle called the Holy of Holies because he was made clean by the blood of goats and calves. The New High Priest, Jesus Christ enters the Eternal Sanctuary by the pouring out of his own blood, which brings salvation […]
Continue ReadingHeb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8-14; Mk 3:13-19 In these United States of America, our bishops have summoned us to a Day of Penance to atone for violations to human dignity that are still being preformed by abortions in this country and in many nations by our financial assistance. Today we pray for the full restoration of […]
Continue ReadingHeb 7:25-8:6; Ps 40:7-10,17; Mk 3:7-12 The eternal delight of the Son is to do the will of the Father, and by the Holy Spirit we are summoned to share in the Son’s pure delight. The sacrifice and oblation that the Father desires is not a ritual meal or an animal sacrifice. Indeed, the LORD […]
Continue ReadingHeb 7:1-3,15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 The Lord Jesus is a priest forever in the line of Melchizedek. He rules in the midst of his enemies. He rules over all human hearts. He intercedes for the hearts of his enemies that they may be released from hostility, hatred, and hardheartedness. Who are these enemies? […]
Continue ReadingHeb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1,2,4,5,9,10; Mk 2:23-28 In the great assembly King David gave thanks to the LORD with his whole heart. Indeed everyone in every generation after David, who has at heart the LORD’s own desire, continues to delight in all the great works of the LORD. Indeed the LORD’s saving actions are beyond all […]
Continue ReadingHeb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Who is being referred to in this Responsorial Psalm? Perhaps the Father is addressing the new Adam. The Old Adam did not live up to God’s plan for him to lead others into a more profound relationship with the LORD; he did not protect his wife from the Tempter. […]
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Having celebrated the Baptism of the Lord last Sunday and the feast of the Epiphany the Sunday before, the Church now sets off into the still fresh new year with a series of what could be termed “call narratives.” Today we hear Samuel and Peter being called to their respective ministries in the service of […]
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