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Sunday Says – May 22, 2016 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published May 2, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Lectionary: 166 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 Proverbs 8:22-31 This week we celebrate the the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, and this first reading is a unique perspective from a personified wisdom. The book of proverbs is part of a greater collection of the wisdom of the Jewish people…. [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published May 2, 2016

Sunday Says – August 9, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published August 8, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday, August 9, 2014 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 116 (NAB Translation) Reading 1 1 Kings 19:4-8 In this week’s first reading from the book of Kings, we return to Elijah in a dramatic scene where he has just about given up on life. He even calls out to the Lord to come and… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published August 8, 2015

Sunday Says Podcast – March 1, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published February 28, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Sunday, March 1, 2015 Second Sunday of Lent Lectionary: 26 Reading 1 Genesis 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18 This first reading from Genesis is the pivotal moment when Abraham is put to the final test by the Lord. This is the Akedah, as the Jewish call it, the binding of Isaac where we see the ultimate… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published February 28, 2015

10 Amazing Miracles of Scripture (Outside of Jesus)

Published July 16, 2014 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Faith

Even though it was the Church that gave the world the canon for the scriptures, it’s almost depressing to see how little most Catholics know the Bible. Recently, I’ve been focusing many of my personal prayers on the great power of God and reflecting upon the way the Lord is deeply involved with creation. The big… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published July 16, 2014

Sunday Says Podcast – November 3, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published November 2, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2013 Lectionary: 153 Reading 1 WIS 11:22-12:2 Today’s first reading comes again from a very Catholic book of the Old Testament not typically found in Protestant bibles. I find a lot of beauty in this reading that places its focus on God’s intention for all creation and His… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published November 2, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – October 20, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published October 19, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013 Liturgy of the Word (NAB Translation) Lectionary: 147 Reading 1 EX 17:8-13 This week’s first reading from Exodus is famous battle story of Moses. This is one of those stories that the future generations of Hebrews probably enjoyed telling over and over again in memory of Moses…. [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published October 19, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – September 22, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published September 21, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 22, 2013 (NAB Translations) Lectionary: 135 Reflection begins at 3:30 minute mark.   Reading 1 AM 8:4-7 This first reading from Amos is short and to the point. We haven’t heard from this prophet in over a year and half at Sunday mass,… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published September 21, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – September 15, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published September 14, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Jerusalem Bible Translation) Liturgy of the Word for September 15, 2013 (NAB Translations) Lectionary: 132 Reflection begins at 4:40 minute mark. Reading 1 EX 32:7-11, 13-14 This first reading features a conversation between Moses and God, showing an angrier side of the Father than we are used to hearing about. The… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published September 14, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – September 8, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published September 8, 2013 • Written by Steve Scott Filed Under: Sunday Says

     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]

Written by Steve Scott • Published September 8, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – September 1, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published August 31, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

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 Jewish… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published August 31, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – August 25, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published August 24, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

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 people… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published August 24, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast – August 18, 2013 Mass Readings and Reflection

Published August 17, 2013 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera Filed Under: Sunday Says

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 most… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza Herrera • Published August 17, 2013

Sunday Says Podcast: March 25,2012 Readings and Reflection

Published March 24, 2012 • Written by Sunday Says Podcast Filed Under: Sunday Says

Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 25, 2012 (New Jerusalem Bible Translation) 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) feedback@austincnm.com… [Read More]

Written by Sunday Says Podcast • Published March 24, 2012

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