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December 27, 2015-Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

 Scripture Reflection The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

                  The Sunday after Christmas is always the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We sometimes may think that the Holy Family lived above the fray of normal day to day living. But that ... Read More »

December 20, 2015-Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

 Scripture Reflection Fourth Sunday of Advent

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,” (Lk 1:42). The gospel on the 4th Sunday of Advent tells of the Visitation; Mary going to the home of her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth is filled with great joy to ... Read More »

December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

 Scripture Reflection

         In the Gospel today, John the Baptist proclaims a message of change and repentance. John’s message leads some to ask what sort of things they should do to show their faith. John uses several examples: Those who have clothing and food  should share what they have ... Read More »

December 6, 2016 Second Sunday in Advent

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

Scripture Reflection

         On this Second Sunday of Advent, the Gospel proclaims the role of John the Baptist. His mission is to announce the beginning of a new age which will start with Jesus Christ. With the coming of Jesus the new age has begun.

         John quotes some ... Read More »

November 27, 2016 First Sunday in Advent

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

Scripture Reflection First Sunday in Advent

"But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand." Jesus instructs his disciples to take this posture of confidence in the midst of a terribly disturbing situation. Describing his second coming, Jesus says ... Read More »

November 22, 2015-Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe

Posted by Michelle Covey on 12/21/15

The gospel today is about the kingship of Jesus. If Jesus is king what kind of king is he? This is the subject of the back and forth between Jesus and Pilate. Pilate’s understanding of kingship has to do with political power. Jesus, on the other hand, is speaking ... Read More »

October 4, 2015-Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Michelle Covey on 11/10/15

       The Pharisees would sometimes try to paint Jesus into a corner by asking questions about sensitive issues. They would usually pose the question in such a way that no matter how Jesus would answer, it wouldn’t be right. Whenever Jesus was asked one of these kind of questions ... Read More »

October 11, 2015-Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Michelle Covey on 11/10/15

Today in the Gospel we hear about the rich young man who encounters Jesus. He wants to know what he needs to do to inherit everlasting life. There is no doubt that the rich man is sincere, but he didn’t realize how much he was controlled by his wealth. ... Read More »

October 18, 2015- Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Michelle Covey on 11/10/15

         It is clear from the Gospel that the apostles still didn’t understand Jesus’ mission. They were thinking of Jesus mission in terms of worldly power. They wanted to share in that “worldly” authority. Jesus tries to show them the true nature of discipleship. He says to them, “Whoever ... Read More »

October 25,2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Michelle Covey on 11/10/15

     The Gospel today tells of the encounter with Bartimaeus, who was blind. When Jesus calls him, he immediately comes to him. When Jesus asks him what he desires, he responds that he wants to see again. There is no specific gesture of healing on Jesus’ part. He simply ... Read More »