Thought for Thursday, 1st Week of Advent

Thought for Thursday, 1st Week of Advent   Isaiah 26:1-6   On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah:   “A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. …

Thought for November 30 – Feast of St. Andrew

Thought for November 30 - Feast of St. Andrew   Matthew 4:18-22   As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make …

Thought for Tuesday, 1st Week of Advent

Thought for Tuesday, 1st Week of Advent   Luke 10:21-24   Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your …

Thought for Monday, 1st Week of Advent

Thought for Monday, 1st Week of Advent   Matthew 8:5-11   When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to …

Thought for 1st Sunday of Advent

Thought for 1st Sunday of Advent MATTHEW 24:37-44 Jesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah …

Thought for Saturday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time

LUKE 21:34-36 Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and …

Thought for Friday, 34th Week of Ordinary Time

LUKE 21:29-33 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to …

Thought for Thanksgiving Day

LUKE 17:11-19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten persons with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!" And when he saw them, he said, "Go show yourselves …

Thought for Wednesday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time

LUKE 21:12-19 Jesus said to the crowd: "They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for …

Thought for Tuesday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Luke 21:5-11   While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here– the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”   Then they asked him, “Teacher, when …