Isaiah 56:1, 6–7; Psalm 66 (67); Romans 11:13–15, 29–32; Matthew 15:21–28 Overcoming Discrimination Dear friends, today is the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. One of the central themes emerging from today’s readings is the question of discrimination. Discrimination exists in many forms in our society. We can speak of cultural discrimination, which is inherited and … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a; Psalm 85; Romans 9:1–5; Matthew 14:22–33 Walking Through Life’s Challenges Dear friends, today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings invite us to reflect on two important themes. First, the Gentle Breeze – we see how God manifested himself to the prophet Elijah—not through the earthquake, the strong wind, … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

Isaiah 55:1–3; Psalm 145; Romans 8:35, 37–39; Matthew 14:13–21 There Is More in Sharing Dear friends, today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. There is a refrain in Spanish that says: “Compartida la vida es m’as” – Shared life is more. When I was growing up in the village, the social fabric that held … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

oplus_0 1 Kings 3:5, 7–12; Psalm 119; Romans 8:28–30; Matthew 13:44–52 I Seek Wisdom, Not Riches Dear friends, today we celebrate the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our theme for reflection is "I Seek Wisdom, Not Riches." In today's first reading, God says to Solomon: "Ask what I should give you." These are words anyone … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)

Wisdom 12:13, 16–19; Psalm 86; Romans 8:26–27; Matthew 13:24–43 The Evil Within Dear friends, today we celebrate the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We continue to learn from Jesus about the nature of the Kingdom of God. In today's Gospel, Jesus explains to His disciples the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, to his … Continue reading Sunday Readings in Brief: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)