Tag Archives: Scripture

Two portentous items: wonders in the heavens above

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Posted by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf: Today during Holy Mass for Ember Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost, I read in Latin from Acts 2 what Peter said about the End Times… I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on … Continue reading →

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Those Who Start Their Own Church Follow the Voice of Satan: 11 Teachings from St. Cyprian AD 250

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From: http://www.stpeterslist.com/ St. Cyprian, a Bishop and Martyr by HHAMBROSE Listers, our Lord Jesus Christ is not returning to our world for a harem of “churches.”There is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and it was founded by Christ and charged by … 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 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 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 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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