Readings (Year C): Nehemiah 8:2–6, 8–10Psalm 19:8–10, 151 Corinthians 12:12–30Luke 1:1–4; 4:14–21 Reflection: People of the Word In today’s first reading from...
Sunday reflections
Writers, both lay and religious, offer written and video reflections on each Sunday’s liturgical readings.
Readings (Year C): Isaiah 62:1–5Psalm 96:1–3, 7–101 Corinthians 12:4–11John 2:1–11 Reflection: Everyday miracles Awards season will soon be upon us—and if the...
Readings (Year C): Isaiah 42:1–4, 6–7Psalm 29:1–4, 9–10Acts 10:34–38Luke 3:15–16, 21–22 Reflection: Share in the work of God On Holy Saturday, adults wearing...
Readings (Year C): Isaiah 60:1–6 Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 10–13 Ephesians 3:2–3, 5–6 Matthew 2:1–12 Reflection: Rich in meaning The familiar story of the three wise...
Readings (Year C): 1 Samuel 1:20–22, 24–28 Psalm 84:2–3, 5–6, 9–10Colossians 3:12–17Luke 2:41–52 Reflection: A child’s wisdom My two-year-old-nephew got me...
Readings (Year C): Micah 5:1–4Psalm 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19.Hebrews 10:5–10Luke 1:39–45 Reflection: O come, O come, Emmanuel For decades, friends and I have...
Readings (Year C) Zephaniah 3:14–18Isaiah 12:2–6Philippians 4:4–7Luke 3:10–18 Reflection: The world transformed “I Won’t Complain,” a song popularized in the...
Readings (Year C): Baruch 5:1–9Psalm 126:1–6Philippians 1:4–6, 8–11Luke 3:1–6 Reflection: New beginnings In some cultures, a woman who has been widowed or who...
Readings (Year C): Jeremiah 33:14–16Psalm 25:4–5, 8–10, 141 Thessalonians 3:12–4:2Luke 21:25–28, 34–36 Reflection: A divine spark in you and me On this first...
Readings (Year B): Daniel 7:13–14Psalm 93:1–2, 5Revelation 1:5–8John 18:33–37 Reflection: Speak truth to power “You say I am a king.” So Jesus responds to...
