Browsing Category 'Readings of the Day'
In the reading from Sirach we are given advice for navigating turbulence in our life. We are told to be steadfast and hold to the Lord and in the end we will not be forsaken. In this reading we find hope for times of desolation. We might also use our times of consolation to prepare, [...]
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On Sunday we discussed how Jesus might refer to the entire Church as “this generation” with the idea that the entirety of the elect could be referred to as a generation. We see him doing this again today when he calls Zacchaeus a “son of Abraham.” This should give great joy to those of us, [...]
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Sunday’s Gospel reading comes from the Gospel According to Mark and has some language that can be a bit confusing at first glance. I want to take a moment to hopefully clear up some of Christ’s words and tackle what might be taken as either an errant prophecy and/or apparent contradictions. As a note, FireofThyLove.com [...]
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In the progression of the reading to responsorial psalm to Gospel reading today we have a very beautiful view of the evolving relationship between God and man and the revelation that He gives us from Himself. In the first reading we have the book of Sirach’s description of the great deeds of the prophet Elijah. [...]
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Christ is always calling us deeper. While we might be content to view our religion as a mere punishment and reward system based on a set of rules that can be legalistically followed, he asks that we open the gift of God’s Law further. The rule itself is important indeed, but our observance of it [...]
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In today’s Gospel reading Christ tells us that the greatest commandment is Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. As a quick note, Jesus [...]
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Today is the Feast of the Visitation, the day in which we celebrate Mary’s trip to see her cousin Elizabeth after both had unexpectedly conceived. We reflect on this mystery every time we pray the joyful mysteries of the holy rosary. Because of the depth of the beauty of this meeting and the blueprint it [...]
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Today’s Gospel reading jumps back to the journey through the Gospel of John, where we had left off, interrupted by the solemnity of the Ascension. Leading up to that solemnity we heard of Jesus’ promise to send the Counselor (Jn 16:7), that is the Holy Spirit. He told His apostles that the Holy Spirit will [...]
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Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. These ten words of a simple song celebrating David’s achievement we read about yesterday, defeating Goliath, nearly cost David his life. They also give us an insight into the into the concupiscence (an inclination to sin CCC 1264) of fallen man and the inter-connectedness of [...]
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In today’s first reading we read some very beautiful poetic language that refers to the “Wisdom of God” which can be seen as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, who became Jesus Christ for us. The Catholic Encyclopedia says In direct relation to God, Wisdom is personified, and her nature, attributes, and operation are [...]
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