Second Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 27 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 This week’s first reading from the first book of the Bible is the story how God speaks to Abram to offer him descendants as numerous as the stars. In the second paragraph it becomes a little strange to our generation to hear… [Read More]
Sunday Says – November 29, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday, November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent Lectionary: 3 (NAB Translation) This is the first week of the season of Advent when the liturgical color is purple and we anticipate the season of Christmas that begins on December 25th. We also officially begin a new liturgical year. Reading 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16 This week’s… [Read More]
Sunday Says – May 31, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Lectionary: 165 (NAB Translation) The Sunday after Pentecost is celebrated in honor of our God as the Most Holy Trinity. This week and the next week help us to focus on the realities we experience in the Lord. Reading 1 Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 The first reading from… [Read More]
Sunday Says – March 22, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
Fifth Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 35 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] This is the fifth Sunday of Lent, the last Sunday before Holy Week. In many parishes, it is customary to veil crosses and images with purple cloth around the church in this time we call Passiontide. Reading 1 Jeremiah 31:31-34 This week’s… [Read More]
Sunday Says – February 22, 2015 Mass Reading Reflections
Sunday, February 22, 2015 First Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 23 (NAB Readings) (Jerusalem Translation) Reading 1 Genesis 9:8-15 This week’s first reading from the book of Genesis recounts the familiar story of Noah. This segment picks up after the flood and focuses on the covenant of God with Noah, promising to not destroy the… [Read More]
Sunday Says – February 1, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday February 1, 2015 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 71 (NAB Readings) (Jerusalem Bible) Reading 1 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 This week’s first reading from the book of Deuteronomy is an introduction to the concept of the prophet as a singular voice from God. There was a fear that a direct encounter with God, even just… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – January 18, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday, January 18. 2015 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Lectionary: 65 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Translation) [powerpress] We’re back in Ordinary time after several weeks of preparation and celebration. This week there is a clear and obvious message that we get from the readings – hearing the call from God. Reading 1 1 Samuel 3:3B-10, 19… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – January 11, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
The Baptism of the Lord Sunday January 11, 2015 Lectionary: 21 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] We celebrate the official end to the great season of Christmas with this week’s Solemnity. Reading 1 Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 The first reading from the prophet Isaiah returns to a period where we placed a lot of our… [Read More]
Sunday Says – December 14, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday December 14, 2014 Third Sunday of Advent Lectionary: 8 (NAB Readings)(Jerusalem Bible Translation) The Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, is unique among the four weeks. On the Advent wreath, this is the one week that is pink instead of purple. You might also see the liturgical vestments change color to rose, but most… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – November 23, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday November 23, 2014 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe [powerpress] Reflection starts at 6:30 minute mark. Lectionary: 160 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) This week is a special solemnity in the Church. This is the last Sunday in the Liturgical calendar, where we cap it off in… [Read More]
Sunday Says – November 9, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday November 9, 2014 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Lectionary: 671 (NAB Translation) This is another Sunday with a unique feast. Instead of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are celebrating the feast of dedication of the world’s Cathedral – The Basilica of St John Lateran, seat of… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – October 19, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday Says October 19, 2014 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Lectionary: 145 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 This week’s first reading from the prophet Isaiah starts out with an unexpected note calling the pagan king God’s instrument. During the Babylonian, he planned to free the captives and… [Read More]
