Saint Vincent Archabbey

Lectionary 126 The first reading on the subject of humility catches my eye since humility, while a topic of great importance for all Christians, is

Gospel Luke 13:22-30 The reading from Hebrews is a word of encouragement during difficult times. In particular it is referring to the times when we

Luke 1: 39–56, Gospel Summary Today’s gospel offers us once again the beautiful story of Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, who is pregnant with

Luke 12: 49-53 Gospel Summary In this passage Jesus speaks of the meaning of his life. To fulfill his God-given destiny, he has resolutely set

Luke 12:32-48 Gospel Summary The very first verse of today’s gospel reading tells us exactly why the gospel is Good News. Jesus calls us his

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 In our contemporary society success is often measured by wealth and possessions; today’s readings provide a peaceful antidote to such thinking. The

Luke 11: 1 – 13 This Gospel gives us three lessons on prayer; How to pray, persistence in praying, and God’s reception of our prayers.

Luke 10:38-42 Gospel Summary Two sisters named Martha and Mary extend hospitality to Jesus as he stops for a visit while on his journey to

Luke 10:25-37 Gospel Summary The lawyer in today’s gospel is not to be confused with the lawyers of our day. He was a student of

Lectionary 102, Gospel Luke 10:1-12 17-20 In the gospel today Jesus observes very pointedly how completely he has given his authority to his disciples, who

Matthew 16: 13–19 Gospel Summary In his gospel Matthew establishes an inseparable link between the identity of Jesus and the meaning of the church. Further,

I Cor 11: 23 – 26, Luke 9:11b – 17 The reading from First Corinthians is considered to be the oldest written account of the

John 16:12-15 Gospel Summary In this passage from the Last Supper Discourse, Jesus tells his disciples that when the Spirit of Truth comes he will

Acts 2: 1 – 11, I Cor 12: 3B – 7, 12 – 13, John 20 – 19 – 23 The name and timing of

John 17:20-26 Gospel Summary This Sunday’s gospel passage contains part of the prayer Jesus addressed to his Father following his Last Supper discourse with its

Luke 24:46-53 Gospel Summary The feast of the Ascension celebrates the departure of the Risen Lord from this world to the place reserved for him

John 14:23-29 Gospel Summary When Jesus says, in today’s gospel, “Whoever loves me will keep my word,” he wishes to remind us that, though it

Lectionary 54 – May 18, 2025 I always enjoy the public reading of the Acts of the Apostles during the masses of the long and

John 10; 27 – 30 The Gospel for this Sunday is brief in comparison with those of the past few weeks. However, In three verses

John 21:1-19 Gospel Summary Simon Peter and his companions after fishing all night catch nothing. At dawn as they approach shore, someone on the shore