by | Aug 9, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
20thSunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “The Prophet: A Bothersome Man.” The first reading gives the example of Jeremiah, a timid and sensible man that God entrusts with proclaiming a hard-hitting message that goes against the...
by | Aug 2, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “A God Who Is Faithful To His Promises.” The Lord has assured us of his salvation and that his Word will be fulfilled. The first reading shows the people of Israel looking back at their...
by | Jul 26, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “Hoarding Treasure For Oneself: This Is Sheer Madness!” What does the term ‘rich’ remind us of? – A happy person, with a beautiful house, a new car, many servants, who can get...
by | Jul 19, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “When You Pray Say: ‘Our Father’…” The Bible is urging us to pray always, to thank God in all states and situations in life (1 Thes. 5:17-18). But what is prayer exactly? What is it to...
by | Jul 12, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “Hospitality and Listening to the Word.” The first reading and the Gospel are both linked by the theme of hospitality. The ever-ready and gratuitous hospitality is the symbol of all forms...
by | Jul 5, 2016 | Sunday Reading Reflections
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C. Commentary Theme for this Sunday: “To Inherit Eternal Life.” The first reading is telling us that the Commandments are not something imposed from outside, but spring from the inner need of our heart. The second reading may...
