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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

15 Nov 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Daniel 12:1-3 Death loses its sting and gains a sparkle as the just become like stars forever. Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 Hell, by any other name, loses its monopoly on the dead for all time. Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 The key word here is “one.” When Jesus does a thing, it stays done. Mark 13:24-32 The fig tree’s short season from blossom to fruit hastens the gospel’s urgency.

Daniel 12:1-3 Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 Mark 13:24-32 Hebrews 10:11-14, 18

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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

08 Nov 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY 1 Kings 17:10-16 A Hebrew prophet takes refuge with a foreign widow in the land of Baal. Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Whatever is lacking, whatever is needed, the Lord supplies. Hebrews 9:24-28 Jesus is revealed as the one true priest who takes away sin. Mark 12:38-44 Jesus contrasts the scribes who devour with the widow who gives.

1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

25 Oct 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Jeremiah 31:7-9 The time of tears is not forever, for God will deliver the faithful of Israel. Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Those who are faithful in times of misery will know the joy of restoration. Hebrews 5:1-6 The institution of priesthood embraced by Aaron is mystically realized in Christ. Mark 10:46-52 A blind man finds the courage to ask Jesus for what he needs.

Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52

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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

18 Oct 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Isaiah 53:10-11 The self-offering of the faithful servant remits the sin of the world. Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 The mercy and kindness of our God fills the failing and sinful world. Hebrews 4:14-16 Our high priest is merciful because he knows the weakness of our flesh. Mark 10:35-45 The spirit of competition grips the disciples even as Jesus repeats his passion prediction.

Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

11 Oct 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Wisdom 7:7-11 The one who finds wisdom cannot be bought by any other value. Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Under God’s care, we will gain wisdom of heart and prosperity for our labor. Hebrews 4:12-13 The divine word penetrates and discerns the human heart and reveals us as we are. Mark 10:17-30 One who seeks wisdom from Jesus goes away troubled by what he hears.

Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

04 Oct 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 2:18-24 Companionship, not loneliness, is the divine blueprint for humanity. Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 A household of happiness and peace implies all members share in the joy. Hebrews 2:9-11 Jesus embraces lowliness to exalt all to glory through consecration in his sacrifice. Mark 10:2-16 Women and children receive new and improved status in the rulings of Jesus.

Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16

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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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