November 29, 2010
Second Sunday of AdventDecember 5, 2010Matthew 3:1-12Opening PrayerJesus, your words make it clear that we need to live out our Baptism in significant and profound ways. In the final assessment of our lives, it is the fruit of good deeds that will count. Send your Holy Spirit to guide us … Read more...
November 22, 2010
First Sunday of AdventNovember 28, 2010Matthew 24:37-44Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for giving us the season of Advent in which to reflect on our own preparedness to greet you when you come again. Help us to be watchful disciples so we will recognize your presence in our lives and in the … Read more...
November 15, 2010
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the KingNovember 21, 2010Luke 23:35-43Opening PrayerJesus, we know that you are the Christ and King over heaven and earth and, therefore, sit at the right hand of God the Father. We also know that you hear all our prayers and intercede for us … Read more...
November 8, 2010
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 14, 2010Luke 21:5-19Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for the gift of faith that gives purpose to our lives. Strengthen our faith as we read your word and practice living out our faith through charity to the world. Amen. Context ConnectionSunday's Gospel begins with a description … Read more...
November 1, 2010
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 7, 2010Luke 20:27-38Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for helping us understand your promise of life after death and the resurrection of the body and soul. Continue to grace us with your understanding so that we will always be people of hope in this world. Amen. … Read more...
October 25, 2010
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time October 31, 2010Luke 19:1-10Opening PrayerJesus, give us the desire to see you in the everyday circumstances of our lives. Give us eyes that recognize you among the many things that catch our attention each day. Give us a heart that welcomes you, as well as … Read more...
October 18, 2010
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 24, 2010Luke 18:9-14Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for showing us the importance of prayer in our Christian lives through the example of prayer you set in your own life. Help us to always be persistent in our prayer. Amen. Context ConnectionThe Gospel opens with a … Read more...
October 11, 2010
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 17, 2010Luke 18:1-8Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for showing us the importance of prayer in our Christian lives through the example of prayer you set in your own life. Help us to always be persistent in our prayer. Amen. Context ConnectionIn Sunday's Gospel the story's … Read more...
October 4, 2010
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 10, 2010Luke 17:11-19Opening PrayerJesus, help us see the many blessings that you provide in our lives and, in seeing, create grateful hearts within us. You know our needs even before we give voice to them in prayer. We thank you for all that we … Read more...
September 27, 2010
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 3, 2010Luke 17:5-10Opening PrayerJesus, in this Sunday's Gospel, you ask us to reflect on the wonderful gift of faith that God has given us and to embrace that faith in service to others. As we share our insights about the Gospel today, help us … Read more...
September 20, 2010
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sepember 26, 2010Luke 16:19-31Opening PrayerJesus, help us see Lazarus in our world today, and in seeing Lazarus, fill our hearts with compassion that will motivate us to action. Amen. Context ConnectionIn examining Sunday's Gospel within the full context of chapter 16, we see in the … Read more...
September 13, 2010
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sepember 19, 2010Luke 16:1-13Opening PrayerJesus, in this Sunday's Gospel you give us pause to reflect on our own attitude toward worldly possessions. Help us understand that we are privileged and have received these gifts to share. May we remember that by our Baptism, we are … Read more...
September 7, 2010
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sepember 12, 2010Luke 15:1-10Opening PrayerJesus, thank you for revealing the limitless mercy of God the Father. May the image of the shepherd tenderly carrying the lost sheep on his shoulder always remind us of God's steadfast love for every human being. Amen. Context ConnectionThe Gospel … Read more...
August 30, 2010
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sepember 5, 2010Luke 14:25-33Opening PrayerJesus, help us make you the number one person in our lives. Allow all the things that keep you hidden from us to fade away so that we can love you more fully and so that in loving you more fully, … Read more...
August 23, 2010
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August, 29, 2010Luke 14:1, 7-14Opening PrayerJesus, your words in Sunday's Gospel challenge us to be people of humility who honestly acknowledge the good from which God has created us. May this self-reflection bring about a grateful and generous heart within us. Amen.Context ConnectionThe narrative in … Read more...
August 16, 2010
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary TimeAugust 22, 2010Luke 13:22-30 Opening Prayer Jesus, we know you are the way, the truth, and the life. As we continue on life's path, help us always seek the truth. May our relationship with you, which is enriched by the truth, grow strong. Help us mature … Read more...
