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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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Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

01 Mar 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Abraham goes up the mountain and emerges with a new understanding of God. Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 The faithful servant of God offers thanks as a sacrifice. Romans 8:31b-34 Whatever forces may be against us, God Almighty is on our side! Mark 9:2-10 On the mountaintop, the disciples get a new perspective on their Teacher.

Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Psalm 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 Romans 8:31b-34 Mark 9:2-10 Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

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First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

22 Feb 2015

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 9:8-15 The big covenant with Noah includes not only people, but all creation. Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 From within the covenant, the path is composed of love and truth. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Noah’s experience of rescue is a prefiguring of baptism’s power. Mark 1:12-15 Jesus prepares inwardly to announce Kingdom Coming.

Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

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Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Cycle B

28 Dec 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Abram cannot count the stars, but he determines to count on God.Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 God will never abandon the covenant with Abraham or his descendants.Colossians 3:12-21 or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 Abraham and Sarah, as good as dead, inherit the land and the nations.Luke 2:22-40 A holy man and a prophetess declare that Jesus is the Christ.

Colossians 3:12-21 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 Luke 2:22-40

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Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

16 Mar 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 12:1-4a Abraham learns terrible, costly lessons about obedience and trust. Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 God releases you from every affliction so that you might remain in the land of the living. 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 God is on your side, so it doesn't really matter who or what opposes you. Matthew 17:1-9 It's not enough to see the great vision. You have to listen and respond.

Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 Genesis 12:1-4a 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Matthew 17:1-9

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First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

09 Mar 2014

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Sin leads to sudden and partial knowledge--and such knowledge leads to shame. Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 Once sin manifests itself in our hearts, we can't escape its constant demand for attention. Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19 Saint Paul tells the story of sin and death, grace and life. Matthew 4:1-11 The tempter comes to Jesus who defeats him with his confidence in the divine word.

Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 Romans 5:12-19 Romans 5:12, 17-19 Matthew 4:1-11

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Exploring the word

12 Jan 2014 - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A

Franciscan friar Richard Rohr once said that people are broken in two places: in their sexuality and in their response to authority. That’s a fair reading of the Book of Genesis' story about Adam and Eve, who first defy God’s rule and then betray one another. It’s the second fracture Rohr mentions that’s really the primary one: the break with authority. It’s particularly vital to heal that one if you expect to make any progress in the life of faith. Begin by admitting it: Authority rankles. Infants squirm in the arms of their parents, and children from the age of 2 learn to say no. Life consists of an endless stream of authorities who tell you what you must and must not do: from teachers and pastors to police officers, popes, and governments. Every dull task winds up being assigned to you as a chore, homework, or employment. If you had only ten commandments to obey it wouldn’t be so hard, but you are walled in by so many Thou Shalts and Thou Shouldn’ts that it can feel as if the world’s expectations are suffocating you. Would life really be better if you were not obliged to anyone for anything? Countless generations of hobos have jumped into boxcars believing that creed, and if life were a solitary proposition, if God had only created an Adam or an Eve and left it at that, maybe there would be a need for far fewer laws, perhaps only one. As the story goes, however, even if there’s one law and one person, that rule is going to be broken, and on a globe comprised of billions of people each breaking their handful of rules or cutting corners on this or that social agreement, chaos is the result. Every saint recommends the way of obedience as the true road to happiness. Give in to holy authority and let it fashion you in the ways of holiness. That would be quite a different story than the one about Adam and Eve. Very few take that route, so it’s hard to dream what society would be like if more did; but you don’t have to wonder what you would be like if you embraced perfect obedience to holy authority: You only have to look to Jesus. From the beginning he proved himself to be the servant of God Isaiah described, that hoped-for champion of divine justice. In this week when you are particularly mindful of the vocation to which your baptism draws you, you might consider embracing only one objective: obedience. If you get that right, you stand a chance of getting everything right. Related scripture links Noah’s ark: Gen. 6-9; 1 Pet. 3:20-21 Baptism as purification in OT: Ezek. 36:25-26; Zech. 13:1 Go and baptize: Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:38 Saint Paul and baptism: Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12 Jesus is made sin for us: 2 Cor. 5:21 Catechism links Baptism: CCC 535-537; 1213-1274

Authors Alice Camille

Authority Genesis Adam and Eve
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

21 Jul 2013

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 18:1-10a Abraham, veteran God-watcher, prepares a feast for his heavenly guests. Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 Those who do the right thing will be at peace in God’s presence. Colossians 1:24-28 What was once the promise of Israel is now the hope of all the world. Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha both respond to the presence of Jesus, but in different ways.

Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 Colossians 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

28 Jul 2013

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 18:20-32 God discusses the divine plan with Abraham, who seeks to change the outcome. Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 We call upon God with confidence that the Lord hears and answers our petitions Colossians 2:12-14 Buried with Christ in baptism, we are raised with him to new life through faith Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples the importance of prayer and its persistence.

Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Cycle C

02 Jun 2013

SUNDAY SUMMARY Genesis 14:18-20 The old priest-king of Salem blesses Abram after a decisive victory over his enemies. Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4 This royal psalm confirms the king as a true son and priest of God. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 The vicarious suffering of the just one first spoken by Isaiah is exemplified in Jesus. Luke 9:11b-17 The kingdom of God comes closer in the sharing of abundant food for the multitude.

Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Luke 9:11b-17

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