Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 August 2017 “Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, you have great faith.’” Introduction The Church’s mission, like Christ’s, is a mission to the whole world. Today’s Readings First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Foreigners will be brought to God’s house in Jerusalem. Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Paul hopes that his mission […]

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 August 2017 “As soon as he felt the force of the wind.” Introduction Storms are frequent in the course of life and often threaten to overwhelm us. The Lord is with us in the storms and strengthens us to face them. Today’s Readings First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9, 11-13 […]

The Transfiguration of the Lord 6 August 2017 “Lord, it is wonderful for us to be here.” Introduction On the way to Jerusalem, the disciples are given a “glimpse of glory.” Reflecting on the transfiguration of Jesus helps us, too, to grasp something of our true destination, which will take us beyond death to the […]