All posts tagged Christ Jesus
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
St Luke tells us that “Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart”. As we continue our celebration of the birth of Jesus, today’s readings provide …
All Too Human
Biblical scholars say that our first reading this morning was probably a hymn of the earliest Christian liturgy. What was it that the earliest Christians saw fit to repeat over …
“Employees must Wash their Hands”
This gospel passage is a little difficult to interpret. Jesus has been invited to this Pharisee’s house for dinner and right away there’s tension. When Jesus doesn’t observe the ablution …
Believe that You May Persevere
Perhaps we sometimes wish that we had been among the first disciples to meet Jesus. At an initial reading, the Gospels might seem to suggest that the first generation of …
The Greatest Commandment
Click here for today’s Scripture reading. Acts 15:22-31 Jn 15:12-17 When I was a young girl, my Mom used to take my siblings and me to visit an older lady …
His Voice
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Acts 11:19-26 Jn 10:22-30 Once again, almost in exasperation, they confronted Jesus, “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I …
Humility Can be a Source of Strength
Click here for today’s Scripture readings. The Feast of St. Mark 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Mark 16:15-20 We can sometimes be so self-righteous! So judgmental! We can get so caught up …






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