Tag Archives: Fr. Thomas Rosica

A memorable press conference

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Dr Robert Moynihan: July 29, 2013, Monday  Pope Francis gave a memorable press conference yesterday on the airplane which brought him back from Brazil to Rome. Speaking to journalists for about 80 minutes, Francis was startlingly candid on many … 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 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Gertrude

Learning to Read Signs of Love by Fr. Thomas Rosica  Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C – March 10, 2013 The readings for this Sunday are: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; and Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel is often … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Standing on Holy Ground by Fr. Thomas Rosica 3rd Sunday of Lent,  The readings for the Third Sunday of Lent are Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; and Luke 13:1-9 Today’s first reading from Exodus (3:1-8a; 13-15) carried me back to … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Gertrude

Quality communication By Fr. Thomas Rosica Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 9, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Isaiah 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 In the magnificent piece of biblical poetry in Isaiah 35:4-7 (today’s first reading) … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the Twentyfirst Sunday in Ordinary Time; E.F:Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Do you also wish to go away? By Fr. Thomas Rosica Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 26, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 4:32–5:2, 21-32; John 6:53, 60-69 E.F: Galatians 3, 16-22; Luke … 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 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary time. E.F: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Gertrude

Give us this bread always! By Fr. Thomas Rosica Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 5, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15, 31a; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 E.F: 1 Corinthians 12; 2-11. Luke 18, 9-14. … Continue reading →

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Biblical Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: E.F: 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Jesus sends us to teach and heal By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 15, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13 E.F:  Romans 6, 19-23; Matthew 7, … Continue reading →

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