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Sunday Says Podcast – January 1, 2017 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 31, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Sunday Says

  The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Sunday January 1, 2016 Lectionary: 18 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Numbers 6:22-27 This week’s first reading is from the book of Numbers, the fourth book in the Old Testament and part of the Pentateuch.   This particular passage gives us a blessing formula… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 31, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – December 18, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 18, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Sunday Says

Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday December 18, 2016 Lectionary: 10 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 7:10-14 This week’s first reading from the book of Isaiah is a prophecy of the Messiah as the Immanuel- meaning “God is with us.”  This prophecy was given by Isaiah to King Ahaz as a form of reassurance at a… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 18, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – December 4, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 3, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Podcast, Sunday Says

Second Sunday of Advent Sunday December 4, 2016 Lectionary: 4 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 11:1-10 This week’s first reading from the book of Isaiah is a prophecy of the Messiah as the One who will descend as a branch from the root of Jesse in the lineage of King David.  The Christ (Messiah) will… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 3, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – November 20, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published November 19, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Sunday Says

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Sunday November 20, 2016 Lectionary: 162 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 2 Samuel 5:1-3 This week’s first reading from the 2nd Book of Samuel gives us insight into kingship of Christ as the One who unifies the people of God.  Following a civil war within… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published November 19, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – November 6, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published November 5, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Sunday Says

Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday November 6, 2016 Lectionary: 156 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14 This week’s first reading is from the book of 2 Maccabees.  This book covers the period of time between the 180 -161 BC, which was during the “intertestamental” period, and provides a link between the Old and… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published November 5, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – October 23, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published October 22, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog

Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday October 23, 2016 Lectionary: 150 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 This week’s first reading is on from the book of the Book of Sirach (also known as Ecclesiasticus), part of the great wisdom literature in the Old Testament.  This book was written approximately 180 years before Christ… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published October 22, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – August 28, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published August 27, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Sunday Says

Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday August 28, 2016 Lectionary: 126 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Sirach 3:19-21,30-31 This week’s first reading comes from the great wisdom book of Sirach also known as Ecclesiasticus.  The purpose of this passage is to emphasize how important humility is if we are to please God.  By contrast, anyone who… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published August 27, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – August 14, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published August 14, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Podcast, Sunday Says

  Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday August 14, 2016 Lectionary: 120 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10 This week’s first reading from the book of prophet Jeremiah recounts for us the challenges we may be faced with when conveying God’s truth when the message is unpopular. In this passage Jeremiah is accused of demoralizing… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published August 14, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – July 31, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published July 30, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Sunday Says

Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday July 31, 2016 Lectionary: 114 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Ecclesiastes 1:2,2:21-23 This week’s first reading from the book of Ecclesiastes is part of the great wisdom literature of the Old Testament.  The tone of this book is unusual because it presents what appears to be a negative and depressing… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published July 30, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – July 17, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published July 16, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday July 17, 2016 Lectionary: 108 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Genesis 18:1-10 In this week’s first reading from the Old Testament, we see Abraham, the ancient patriarch and father of our faith, respond to God by the hospitality he shows to three of God’s messengers. In this mysterious passage, three… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published July 16, 2016

Sunday Says – July 10, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published July 10, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 105 Reading 1 Deuteronomy 30:10-14 This week’s first reading from the book of Deuteronomy is a quick recap of the heart of the law of Moses. Namely, God wants us to love Him without reserve. The Lord is often referred to as somehow being separate from us and in the… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published July 10, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – July 3, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published July 2, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Podcast, Sunday Says

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday July 3, 2016 Lectionary: 102 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 66:10-14c This week’s first reading is from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament near the end of the book.  The people of Israel and Judah have suffered much since their time in exile in Babylon and now… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published July 2, 2016

5 Things You Should Do at the End of Mass

Published June 21, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Faith

In my five years of blessings as a contributor here at ATX Catholic, I have taken one post per year to write something that is not a review. Instead, I write about something a little closer to my heart. They’re more like the things I post at my personal blog, Lindsay Loves. In my very… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published June 21, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – June 19, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published June 18, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time Sunday June 19, 2016 Lectionary: 96 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Zechariah 12:10-11,13:1 In this week’s first reading from the Old Testament the Prophet Zechariah addresses the people of Jerusalem who have suffered much while trying to rebuild their city after their return from exile in Babylon. Zechariah speaks of a… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published June 18, 2016

Sunday Says – June 12, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published June 12, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary:93 (NAB Translation)   Reading 1 2 Samuel 12:7-10;13   This week’s first reading is from Samuel we hear Nathaniel appear to David to chastise him in the name of the Lord. The Lord reminds David that everything great that he has received has been a direct blessing from Him. It… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published June 12, 2016

Sunday Says – June 26, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published June 6, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 99 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 1 Kings 19:16B, 19-21 This week’s first reading from the first book of Kings in a story from the end of Elijah’s retirement when the Lord has asked him to appoint his successor. This is a perspective that reminds us what it means to… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published June 6, 2016

Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part III: Communion Reception

Published May 13, 2016 • Written by Michael Raia Filed Under: Faith

“The concept that communion in the hand is the only or preferred form of reception for Catholics since Vatican II is mistaken.” Also in this series: Popular Misconceptions about the Catholic Mass Part I: Music Popular Misconceptions about the Catholic Mass Part II: Ad Orientem With this third and final piece in our series on… [Read More]

Written by Michael Raia • Published May 13, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – April 24, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published April 23, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Podcast, Sunday Says

Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday April 24, 2016 Lectionary: 54 (NAB Translation)   Reading 1 Acts 14:21-27 In this week’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey where they experience both opposition and acceptance in their efforts to evangelize.  Through preaching, prayer, and fasting they are… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published April 23, 2016

Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part II: Ad Orientem

Published March 21, 2016 • Written by Michael Raia Filed Under: Faith, Resources

“Many Catholics are unaware that priests are not required to celebrate Mass facing the assembly.”   In the second of a series on popular misconceptions about the Catholic Mass – particularly a few widespread changes in practice since the Second Vatican Council that many assume to be required – I would like to address the issue of… [Read More]

Written by Michael Raia • Published March 21, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – March 13, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published March 13, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Blog, Sunday Says

  Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday March 13, 2016 Lectionary: 36 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Isaiah 43:16-21 This week’s first reading is from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.  This passage from Isaiah is a message of hope directed to God’s people who are in exile in Babylon.  It is a reminder that… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published March 13, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – February 28, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published February 27, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Third Sunday in Lent Sunday February 28, 2016 Lectionary: 30 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Exodus 3:1-8,13-15 This week’s first reading is from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament.  This passage recounts Moses’ dramatic first encounter with God in the form of a burning bush in the desert.  Moses, a descendant of Abraham, has… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published February 27, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – February 14, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published February 13, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

First Sunday in Lent Sunday February 14, 2016 Lectionary: 24 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Deuteronomy 26:4-10 This week’s first reading is from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. Just before the death of Moses and before the Israelites enter the Promised land, Moses gives a repetition of the Law given at Mount Sinai… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published February 13, 2016

Sunday Says Podcast – January 31, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published January 30, 2016 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Podcast, Sunday Says

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday January 31, 2016 Lectionary: 72 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19 This week’s first reading from the prophet Jeremiah explores the prophet’s divine call.  All prophets are called by God to fulfill His will and to speak by God’s authority.  All prophets are given a mission by God and… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published January 30, 2016

The Unlucky 5 for Whom the Cell Tolls

Published January 6, 2016 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

“Please silence or turn off you cell phones in the church.” That’s a warning you hear or see in many parishes. No matter how tightly tethered we are to our electronic devices, Mass ought to be the one place where we let go of this constant connection. Yet we still sometimes hear phones ringing in… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published January 6, 2016

The Prayers – 4th Sunday of Advent

Published December 20, 2015 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Blog

Since we can learn much from what we pray day in and day out in our Liturgy it would be profitable for us to reflect more profoundly upon the prayers of each day. We should especially do this over the season of Advent which marks the end of one liturgical year, and the beginning of… [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published December 20, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – December 20, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 19, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Fourth Sunday in Advent Sunday December 20, 2015 Lectionary: 12 (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for December 20, 2015, the fourth Sunday of Advent.   Thank you for joining us as we break open the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week’s readings take us… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 19, 2015

Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part I: Music

Published December 16, 2015 • Written by Michael Raia Filed Under: Faith

A number of liturgical reforms seen in the U.S. since Vatican II were not actually mandated or even recommended by the Council, but were reactionary shifts that had more to do with the culture of the decade – it’s time to revisit those changes. Numerous articles and studies published in recent months and years indicate that without a doubt the Catholic… [Read More]

Written by Michael Raia • Published December 16, 2015

The Prayers – 2nd Sunday of Advent

Published December 5, 2015 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Column

Since we can learn much from what we pray day in and day out in our Liturgy it would be profitable for us to reflect more profoundly upon the prayers of each day. We should especially do this over the season of Advent which marks the end of one liturgical year, and the beginning of… [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published December 5, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – December 6, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published December 5, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Second Sunday in Advent Lectionary: 6 (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for December 6, 2015, the second Sunday of Advent.   Thank you for joining us as we break open the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week’s readings remind us that God has done… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published December 5, 2015

Let the Children Come to Me

Published November 11, 2015 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Faith

[This is a guest post by Norine Shaivitz.] “[Jesus] called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, ‘Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 18:2-3 I wonder if the child Jesus chose was perfectly quiet and still, after… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published November 11, 2015

Liturgy and Culture: A Review of Ratzinger’s “Spirit of the Liturgy”

Published November 11, 2015 • Written by William Rooney Filed Under: Column

Pope Benedict XVI, as Cardinal Ratzinger, wrote a magnificent book called  The Spirit of the Liturgy which I had the opportunity to read, think, and write about  for one of my classes here at the seminary. He has a great insight into the Liturgy’s meaning and its centrality to the world in which we live…. [Read More]

Written by William Rooney • Published November 11, 2015

Mass As Gift: Receiving The Father’s Love

Published November 7, 2015 • Written by Josue Filed Under: Faith, Young Adult

Here’s the point: we don’t need to ask for more grace. We need to be open to the grace God gives. Were you ever part of the “Mass Is Boring” Club? There were some requirements for membership. You were not supposed to pay attention to the readings in Mass. You were supposed to mumble the… [Read More]

Written by Josue • Published November 7, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – November 8, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published November 7, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

  Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 155 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 1 Kings 17:10-16 The first reading is from the First Book of Kings in the Old Testament.  In our passage for today, we see a poor widow and her son during a time of famine in ancient Israel.  The widow and her son… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published November 7, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – September 27, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published September 26, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Podcast, Sunday Says

Sunday September 27, 2015 Lectionary: 137   26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for September 27, 2015, the twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Thank you for joining us as we break open the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week’s… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published September 26, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – September 6, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published September 5, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday September 6, 2015 Lectionary: 128  23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for September 6, 2015, the twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Thank you for joining us as we break open the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week Jesus… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published September 5, 2015

Sunday Says – August 30, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published August 29, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 125 Reading 1 Deuteronomy  4:1-2, 6-8 In the first reading from Deuteronomy, we hear a distinct joy and pride that the Lord has chosen the Hebrews to receive the word of God in His law. He expresses the centrality of obedience to the law to their identity as the… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published August 29, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – August 16, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published August 15, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday August 16, 2015 Lectionary: 119 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for August 16, 2015, the twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Thank you for joining us as we open up the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week Jesus… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published August 15, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – August 2, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published August 1, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday August 2, 2015 Lectionary: 113 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for August 2, 2015, the eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Thank you for joining us as we open up the Word of God to prepare our hearts and minds for this Sunday’s Mass.  This week we… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published August 1, 2015

Sunday Says – July 19, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published July 19, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 107 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Jeremiah 23:1-6 This week’s first reading from the prophet Jeremiah is a call out of leaders in the church. God has given us many different forms of leadership in the Church. Any form of shepherding requires a closeness with the Lord that helps to… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published July 19, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – June 28, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections

Published June 27, 2015 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

  Sunday Says Podcast – June 28, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflections Sunday June 28, 2015 Lectionary: 98  13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (NAB Translation) Welcome to the Sunday Says podcast for June 28, 2015, the thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time.  Thank you for joining us as we open up the Word of God to… [Read More]

Written by Steve Scott • Published June 27, 2015

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