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Fifth Sunday of Lent
John 12: 20–33 Gospel Summary Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover feast say to Philip, “Sir, we would like to see
Fourth Sunday of Lent
John 3: 14–21 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel selection, Jesus continues his discussion with Nicodemus on the subject of baptism. It is important to note
Third Sunday of Lent
Third Sunday of Lent Gospel, John 2: 13–25 At first glance this Gospel could appear to be out of place for Lent. We began Lent
Second Sunday of Lent
Mark 9: 2–10 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel brings us a story about the illumination of Jesus on a mountaintop in the presence of his closest
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 1: 40–45 Gospel Summary This passage continues the narrative of Jesus’ mission immediately following his baptism in the Jordan and the call of the
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lectionary 74 “Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? My days … come to an end without hope” (Job 7:1, 6). At mass today
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel, Mark 1:21-28 We hear of the town of Capernaum numerous times in the New Testament. It was a fishing village on the Sea of
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark 1: 14–20 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel tells us that Jesus went to Galilee to begin his messianic ministry. We have become so accustomed to
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 1: 35–42 Gospel Summary John the Baptist, standing with two of his disciples, upon seeing Jesus exclaims, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” When Jesus
The Baptism of the Lord
Gospel, Mark 1:7-11 The Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season. In a few short weeks we have gone from the
The Epiphany of the Lord
Lectionary 20 The Epiphany of the Lord, the great solemnity when the Church remembers the figures of the three wise men from the east, marks
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Luke 2: 16–21 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel text suffers somewhat from being removed from its biblical context. We are told that the shepherds “went with
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sirach 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14, Colossians 3: 12 – 21, Gospel Luke 2: 22 – 40 This celebration of the Holy Family
Christmas
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
The Nativity of the Lord (Vigil Mass)
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
Third Sunday of Advent
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.
Second Sunday of Advent
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
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
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
First Sunday of Advent
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
Feast of Christ the King
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