Read the reflection and poem on Substack. The Season of Lent Lent is intended to be a joyful walk toward Easter, a progression of the Church toward the summit of the liturgical year. The focus is on uncovering and rejecting everything that tarnishes or warps Christ’s image within us, all that keeps us from being READ MORE
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2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
Read the reflection and poem on Substack. The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation for Ordinary Time More information can be found here. Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Book background Today’s reading is an excerpt from one of the suffering servant songs (Isaiah 42:1–4; Isaiah 49:1–6; Isaiah 50:4–7; and Isaiah 52:13–53:12). All these songs describe someone who brings hope READ MORE
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day
Read the reflection and poem on Substack. The Lectionary and Scripture Interpretation during Christmas More information can be found here. Isaiah 52:7-10 Book background This reading comes from the “Book of Consolation” – written to a people in exile. The message: stay strong; God will ultimately prevail! This passage envisions that day when God prevails READ MORE