Sunday readings in brief 7 C

1 Sam 26:2,7-9,11-13,22-23; Ps 102 (103); 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 The Measure of Goodness Dear friends, today is the seventh Sunday in Ordinary time. We have one more Sunday before we begin Lenten Time. Today the readings remind us that we should treat others not as good or bad as they are but as … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 7 C

Sunday readings in brief 5 C

Is 6:1-2,3-8; Ps 137 (138); I Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11 The Call to Serve Dear friends, today is the fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C. The readings speak to us about the call to serve the Lord. From the call of Prophet Isaiah, Paul, and the first Disciples of Jesus, we can concur with … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 5 C

Sunday readings in brief 3 C

Neh 8:2-6,8-10; Ps 18 (19); 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4,4:14-21 The Word of God Dear friends, today is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary time. The Church today also marks the Sunday of the Word of God. This is the Word that was made flesh and came to liberate us from our brokenness. The Word of … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief 3 C

Sunday readings in brief: 2 C

Is 62:1-5; Ps 95(96); 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Do whatever He tells you Dear friends, today is the second Sunday in Ordinary Time year C. The Ordinary Time is the season of learning about the Kingdom of God, Jesus being the teacher who interprets the prophets and the law for us. Our theme is … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: 2 C

Sunday readings in brief: The Baptism of the Lord

Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 God has no Favourite Dear friends, today is the feast of the Baptism of our Lord, which is theologically known as Theophany—the manifestation of God to human beings. With this feast, we close Christmastide and begin the short interlude of Ordinary Time before we enter … Continue reading Sunday readings in brief: The Baptism of the Lord