Thought for Wednesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (February 1, 2017)

Thought for Wednesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (February 1, 2017) Mark 6:1-6 Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What … Continue reading Thought for Wednesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (February 1, 2017)

Thought for Tuesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 31, 2017)

Thought for Tuesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 31, 2017)   Mark 5:21-43   When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his … Continue reading Thought for Tuesday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 31, 2017)

Thought for Monday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 30, 2017)

Thought for Monday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 30, 2017)   Mark 5:1-20   Jesus and his disciples came to the other side of the sea, to the territory of the Gerasenes. When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him. The … Continue reading Thought for Monday, 4th Week of Ordinary Time (January 30, 2017)

Thought for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 29, 2017)

Thought for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 29, 2017) Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they … Continue reading Thought for 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 29, 2017)

Thought for Saturday, 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (January 28, 2017)   MARK 4:35-41 On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A … Continue reading

Thought for Friday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 27, 2017)

Thought for Friday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 27, 2017)   HEBREWS 10:32-39 Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a great contest of suffering. At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and affliction; at other times you associated yourselves with those so treated. You even joined in … Continue reading Thought for Friday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 27, 2017)

Thought for January 26, 2017 (Sts. Timothy and Titus)

Thought for January 26, 2017 (Sts. Timothy and Titus)   2 Timothy 1:1-8   Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God for the promise of life in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dear child: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to … Continue reading Thought for January 26, 2017 (Sts. Timothy and Titus)

Thought for January 25, 2017 – Conversion of St. Paul

Thought for January 25, 2017 - Conversion of St. Paul   Acts 22:3-16   Paul addressed the people in these words: (I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city. At the feet of Gamaliel I was educated strictly in our ancestral law and was zealous for God, just … Continue reading Thought for January 25, 2017 – Conversion of St. Paul

Thought for Tuesday, 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (January 24, 2017)

Thought for Tuesday, 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (January 24, 2017)   Mark 3:31-35   The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for … Continue reading Thought for Tuesday, 3rd Week of Ordinary Time (January 24, 2017)

Thought for Monday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 23, 2017)

Thought for Monday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 23, 2017)   HEBREWS 9:15, 24-28 Christ is mediator of a new covenant: since a death has taken place for deliverance from transgressions under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.   For Christ did not enter into a sanctuary … Continue reading Thought for Monday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time (January 23, 2017)