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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

27 Sep 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Numbers 11:25-29 Moses refuses to be jealous for the prophetic gifts that are his. Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 The true servant of God is always seeking new ways to improve and perfect. James 5:1-6 The evangelist is pointblank in accusing his assembly of injustice. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Jesus describes the relative importance of the mortal and the immortal life.

Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

20 Sep 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The wicked and the just are in a timeless battle against each other’s objectives. Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 The proud oppose the one who counts on God for sustenance. James 3:16-4:3 Evil begins inside the heart, then proceeds to work its violence outward. Mark 9:30-37 The more Jesus talks about suffering, the more his disciples seek greatness.

Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

13 Sep 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 50:5-9a The righteous servant suffers but does not waver in trusting God. Psalm 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 We call, “O Lord, save my life!” And God does. James 2:14-18 If we don’t demonstrate our faith, how can we be sure it’s real? Mark 8:27-35 The disciples guess at the identity of Jesus, while Jesus speaks plainly of his destiny.

Isaiah 50:5-9a Psalm 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

06 Sep 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 35:4-7a The prophet anticipates his saving God paving a sure way home from exile. Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Justice, healing, freedom, protection: God will restore all in need. James 2:1-5 We worship a God who will not sit idly by while we discriminate in God’s name. Mark 7:31-37 Even among Gentiles Jesus demonstrates that his coming is good news.

Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

30 Aug 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Moses lays before the community the statutes and decrees that will set them apart. Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 The one who lives without blame and for justice will stand in God’s presence. James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Pure religion is marked by defense of the poor and avoidance of worldly ways. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Jesus leapfrogs a discussion on ritual observances to propose a greater standard.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

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Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

15 Dec 2013

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Mirroring the gospel paradox, the prophet predicts a time of blooming deserts. Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 God rights the wrongs of nature and society with love and fidelity. James 5:7-10 Patience is required for the farmer, the prophet, and those who wait on the Lord. Matthew 11:2-11 Jesus affirms the significance of John the Baptist and reaches even higher for his own followers.

Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

30 Sep 2012

SUNDAY SUMMARY Numbers 11:25-29 The spirit of the Lord descends on the camp, bestowing prophecy in odd places. Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 Following the precepts of God is sweet and leads to lasting joy. James 5:1-6 The pursuit of worldly riches turns out to be unhelpful to the rich in the last days. Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Jesus has no objection to unauthorized personnel doing good in his name.

Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

23 Sep 2012

SUNDAY SUMMARY Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 The wicked plot against the just one because he causes them offense. Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 While the arrogant rise up against the faithful one, he intercedes for deliverance. James 3:16-4:3 Wisdom sows peace while passions stir up conflict, greed, and envy. Mark 9:30-37 The disciples argue in the cul-de-sac of power, while Jesus upholds the trusting child.

Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37

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The inner word

16 Sep 2012 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

The Letter of James has some of the strongest language in scripture about the necessity of living your faith. From two weeks ago: “Be doers of the word and not hearers only” (1:22); and today: “If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?” At every Sunday Eucharist the assembly prays for the needs of the church, public authorities and the world, those oppressed by any need, and the local community. To pray for others is a good, generous, and necessary thing to do. To pray for someone without actually doing more for them, though, results in nothing but good intentions. “Faith itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Where can you follow up your prayer with some intervention-al action?

Prayer Works letter of james

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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

16 Sep 2012

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 50:5-9a The servant of the Lord suffers for his service but does not back down. Psalm 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 God will save the just one from death to walk in the land of the living. James 2:14-18 Faith is not only a matter of words but an incarnation realized through works. Mark 8:27-35 Who is Jesus, really? The answer cannot be a definition but must be a demonstration.

Isaiah 50:5-9a Psalm 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

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