[powerpress] Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time http://universalis.com/mass.htm Sunday September 8, 2013 Reading 1: Wisdom 9:13-18b This week’s first reading comes from the book of Wisdom. This book is generally not found in non- Catholic bibles, but is part of our Canon of scripture and was used at the time of Christ. Here the author… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – September 1, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 1, 2013 (USCCB NAB Readings) Lectionary: 126 Reflection begins at the 4:00 minute mark. Reading 1 SIR 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 The book of Sirach, also referred to as the book of Ecclesiasticus in some translations, is a collection of wisdom of the… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 25, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for August 25, 2013 – Lectionary: 120 Reflection starts at 4 minute mark. Reading 1 IS 66:18-21 The week’s first reading from Isaiah doesn’t sound very new to us, but to the Jewish people, this was almost too hard to comprehend. The Jewish people rightfully thought of themselves as the… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 18, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for August 18, 2013 – Lectionary: 120 Reflection starts at 3:30 minute mark. Reading 1 JER 38:4-6, 8-10 This first reading sounds like it comes straight from the storyline of a dama. Jeremiah is caught up in a messy scandal of politics in 7th century B.C. Jerusalem. Unfortunately, we miss… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 11, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C Sunday August 11, 2013 Reading 1 WIS 18:6-9 This week’s first reading comes from a very Catholic book. The book of wisdom comes from what is sometimes referred to as the Apocrypha, but we Catholics just say that it is part of the canon of… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – August 4, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C August 5, 2013 First Reading ECC 1:2; 2:21-23 This week’s first reading includes a very unique passage. It’s from one of the most difficult books to understand. In fact, this is the only time we’ll hear from the book of Ecclesiastes on a Sunday in… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 28, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 5:30 minute mark. Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary July 28, 2013 First Reading GN 18:20-32 In the first reading we see further development of the identity and character of Father Abraham, as we have seen the pat few weeks. Here we see that he has a very personal relationship with God. The… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 21, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 3:50 minute mark. Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary First Reading GN 18:1-10A This is a fascinating story that hides some supernatural details. On the surface, this looks like a very simple lesson about the importance of good hospitality, especially in contrast to the difficult times Abraham and Sarah experienced in Egypt… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 14, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Reflection starts at 4:30 minute mark. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2013 Reading 1 DT 30:10-14 In the first reading we hear Moses speaking to the people of Israel in contrasts. He compares their faith to those of the neighboring pagans and reminds them of the simplicity of their faith. Sometimes people… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – July 7, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2013 Reflection starts at 4:15 minute mark. The language in this week’s readings is colorful. If this was your first mass, and first time to hear these readings, I’m sure they would leave quite the impression, but possibly even more confusion. Some of the central themes of… [Read More]
The Ascension and Authority, Relationship and Revelation
Yesterday was Ascension Thursday, the traditional day when the Feast of the Ascension is celebrated. However, most parishes in the US will celebrate the Ascension this coming Sunday (see this article for an explanation of why the date was moved!). In these Easter weeks leading up to the Ascension, and then Pentecost, we’ve been hearing… [Read More]
The (Small & Much Needed) Signs That God Is Always There
I don’t like guess work. I like to see where I’ve come from and where I’m going with a single glance. I like to have a plan. Even though I’m not mathematically brilliant, in fact, in college I took one math class – Ideas of Mathematics – not even real math, just thinking about math,… [Read More]
How to Read the Bible
When I was a kid – probably around sixth grade or so – I decided that I wanted to read the Bible. I’d heard a lot about this Jesus fellow at church and in Sunday school, but I’d never actually just sat down and read the book He wrote. So I did. Or at least… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast Episode 2 – What’s up with the Bible?
[powerpress] Ep 2 What’s Up With the Bible? Questions How can a book written by men be considered a Holy Book? Why is the Quran or any other text not considered inspired? Why do Catholics believe stuff not in the bible? Catechetical Moment CCC #101 Living the Truth If the Bible… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: July 22, 2012 Mass Readings and Reflection
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (New Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Skip to 3:50 minute mark to go to reflection. 1st reading – Jeremiah 12:1-6 This week’s readings start with a stern warning. Jeremiah, a true prophet of God, speaks with anger against those that are misleading the people they have been entrusted to lead…. [Read More]
Lessons from the Giving Tree and Thorns in our Side
Growing up did you ever read the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein ? In this sad-for-a-kid-but-wonderful book, a tree and a boy become friends and the tree gives all it can to help the boy be happy. Here’s a video version if you haven’t read it, narrated by Shel). I’ve liked sappy stories my whole… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: March 25,2012 Readings and Reflection
Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 25, 2012 (New Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Skip to 4 minute mark to go to reflection. Reading 1, Jeremiah 31:31-34 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Reading 2, Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel, John 12:20-33 Reflection done by Cristobal Almanza – @SoulPainter Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc Background music from JewelBeat Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266)… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: February 12, 2012 Readings and Reflection
Fifth Week in Ordinary Time [powerpress] Reflection star at 3:00 Link to readings: http://catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2012-02-12 First Reading:Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Second Reading: 1Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1 Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 40-45 Reflection done by Christopher Williston – @cwillistonvi Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com http://www.austincnm.com
Sunday Says Podcast: January 29 Readings and Reflection
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 29, 2012 (New Jerusalem Bible Translation) [powerpress] Skip to 3:45 to go to reflection. Reading 1 – Dt 18:15-20 Responsorial – Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 Reading 2 – 1 Cor 7:32-35 Gospel – Mk 1:21-28 Reflection done by Cristobal Almanza – @SoulPainter Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc Background music from JewelBeat Feedback Line Number:… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: January 1 Readings and Reflection
[powerpress] Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – January 1, 2012 Skip to 2:52 to go to reflection. Reading 1 – Numbers 6:22-27 Responsorial – Psalm 67:2-3,5,6,8 Reading 2 – 2 Galations 4:4-7 Gospel – Luke 2:16-21 Reflection done by Cristobal Almanza – @SoulPainter Theme song – Ignite – Soundwave soundwave.cc Feedback Line Number: (512) 200-ACNM (2266) feedback@austincnm.com… [Read More]
