The first reading and the Gospel are much alike. Hannon, Manoah’s wife, was barren. She received the message that the child she would carry would be consecrated and begin the deliverance of Israel. Samuel, the child, was blessed by the God who always blesses those who listen and follow God. The Psalm is the prayer …
Upon reviewing today’s scripture, I chose to focus on the Gospel of Matthew. In a world where compassion is hard to find, we can look back at the time Joseph found out that Mary was with child. He wanted to divorce her quietly but instead an angel came to him in a dream and told …
Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17; Matthew 1:1-17 O, O, O… Today is the day we begin the O antiphons, seven days before Christmas when we call out to Jesus to be born again into our lives. And today’s psalm tells us clearly how we’re to bring Christ and new life. It foreshadows His …
Isaiah 45: 6-8, 18, 21-25; Psalm 85: 9-14; Luke 7: 18-23 In today’s psalm, the kiss between justice and peace foreshadows the delightful reunion of heaven and earth that will take place with the birth of Christ. With Jesus, all humanity will find unity with God; justice will unite each of us in peace. The …
Zephaniah 3: 1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34: 2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19,23; Matthew 21: 28-32 Today’s Gospel message should strike a chord within all of us, I am ready to work in your vineyard, Lord! We all bear some responsibility for the Kingdom of God. Our country is in chaos. Rising hate and episodes of violence; the …
