Tag Archives: Biblical Reflection

Sunday Readings and Reflections

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Sunday, September 12 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Ordinary calendar St. Guy of Anderlecht († c.1012) Book of Isaiah 50,5-9a. The Lord opens my ear that I may hear, and I have not rebelled, have not turned back. I gave my back to those … Continue reading →

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Sunday Readings and Reflections

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Sunday, May 2 Fifth Sunday of Easter Roman Ordinary calendar St. José Maria Rubio y Peralta, St. Athanasius – Bishop & Doctor of the Church (+ 373) Acts of the Apostles 9,26-31. When he arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Readings and Reflections

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Sunday, January 17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Ordinary calendar St. Anthony the Abbot 1st book of Samuel 3,3b-10.19. Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the LORD where the ark of God was. The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I … Continue reading →

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Knox on Sunday – 6th Sunday after Easter

Posted on May 25, 2014 by The Raven

I am afraid that we don’t have a biblical reflection this week. To try to fill the gap, I thought that it would be good to present the scriptures in the rather marvellous translation of Mgr Ronald Knox.

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Lectio Divina: 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The Law of Liberty Paris, February 14, 2014 (Zenit.org) Monsignor Francesco Follo 1) The law and its fulfilment. In today’s Gospel Jesus says that he wants to bring ” to fulfilment the Law and the Prophets” (Mt 5:17). In fact, … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The Humble, Yet Powerful Beginning of a New Age by Fr. Thomas Rosica Solemnity of Pentecost, Year  C – Sunday,May 19, 2013 The readings for Pentecost are Acts 2:1-11;1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17 and Jn 20:19- or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 We know the story well (Acts … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Solemnity of the Ascension.

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

In Jesus, the Future Has Already Begun!  by Fr. Thomas Rosica Solemnity of the Ascension Year C – Sunday, May 12, 2013 The readings for the Ascension of the Lord are Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrews 9:24-28; Luke 24:46-53 Just … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Gertrude

Council of Jerusalem, the Advocate, and Pastoral Strategy by Fr. Thomas Rosica Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 5, 2012 The readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter are Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29 The early Church … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Gertrude

Peter’s Rehabilitation and Ours by Fr. Thomas Rosica  3rd Sunday of Easter – April 14, 2013 The readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter are Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Revelations 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 Today’s dramatic Gospel story (John 21:1-19) is set … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday: E.F. Low Sunday

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Gertrude

The Shadow of Peter, the Touch of Thomas by Fr. Thomas Rosica  Divine Mercy Sunday – Sunday April 7, 2013 The readings for this Sunday are: Acts 5:12-16, Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24, Rev. 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19 and John 20:19-31Today’s first reading from the Acts of … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for Easter Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Stay With Us, Lord! by Fr. Thomas Rosica Easter Sunday – March 31, 2013 The readings for Easter Sunday are Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; 2 John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12 or Luke 24:13-35Pounding hearts, wounded hearts and … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent: E.F: Passion Sunday.

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Gertrude

The Day Misery and Mercy Met by Fr. Thomas Rosica  5th Sunday of Lent C – March 17, 2013 The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent are Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; and John 8:1-11 Today’s moving Gospel story (John 8:1-11) recounts … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Gertrude

Elijah’s Power Food, and Ours By Fr. Thomas Rosica Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 12, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: 1 Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30–5:2; John 6:41-51 E.F: 1Corinthians 15: 1-10; Mark 7: 31-37 I have always loved … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. E.F. Third Sunday of Easter.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Jesus, the beautiful and noble shepherd By Father Thomas Rosica Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 29, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Acts 4:7-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 E.F:1 Peter 2: 11-19,  John 16: 16-22 In the Bible … Continue reading →

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