Thus were the paths of those on earth made straight Questions for reflection: What are your life’s greatest attachments?  If you were to eliminate these attachments, how would your life be different?  First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18 Second Reading:Philimon 9-10,12-17 Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33 Visit http://www.usccb.org/nab/090510.shtml for the full text of the day’s readings. A reflection on the [...]

“The one who humbles himself will be exalted” Questions for reflection: What tendencies in me tempt towards self promotion and places of honor?  What can I do to work against those tendencies? First Reading: Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29 Second Reading: Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24a Gospel Reading: Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Visit http://www.usccb.org/nab/082910.shtml for the full [...]

“Depart from my, all you evildoers!” Questions for reflection:  Jesus’ is calling out evildoers inside the church.  How does this accusation strike you?  How do you respond to the cooky and oddballs that attend church with us? First Reading: Isaiah 66,18-22 Second Reading: Hebrews 12, 5-7, 11-13 Gospel Reading: Luke 13, 22-33 Visit http://www.usccb.org/nab/082210.shtml for [...]

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord” Questions for reflection: How does Mary and relationship to Jesus play a part in my spiritual life? What can I do to learn more about Mary’s relationship with her son? First Reading: Revelations, 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 20-27 Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-56 Visit [...]