Mass: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 First Reading: Mal 3:1-4 Responsorial Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Second Reading: Heb 2:14-18 Gospel: Lk 2:22-40 February 2nd is a date that holds significant meaning for many throughout history. Despite the rich diversity of stories and events associated with this day, they all have one thing in common. Let’s [...]
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Reflection: Presentation of the Lord
February 2, 2010Reflection: 3rd Tuesday; Sts. Timothy and Titus
January 26, 2010Mass: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 First Reading: 2 Tm 1:1-8 Responsorial: Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 1 Gospel: Mk 3:31-35 When celebrating Mass on the day when the lives of saints are commemorated, the Church, in all her wisdom, strives to incorporate the best of all worlds—and today is a perfect example. Today is the feast of [...]
Reflection: Tuesday of the 2nd Week
January 19, 2010Mass, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 First Reading: 1 Sm 16:1-13 Responsorial Psalm: 89 Gospel: Mk 2:23-28 As we begin the week when many of our schools celebrate Marianist heritage and the life of our founder, I find it quite providential that the readings of today’s Mass connect with issues of discernment and being chosen, and [...]
Reflection: Tuesday of the 1st Week
January 12, 2010Mass: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 First Reading: 1 Sm 1:9-20 Responsorial Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd Gospel: Mk 1:21-28 Two stories. Two characters — both misunderstood. In the first reading, we follow the saga of Hannah, the barren wife of Elkanah, who goes to the temple to pray, only to be accused by [...]
Reflection: Third Monday of Advent
December 14, 2009Mass, Monday, December 14, 2009 Reading: Numbers 24:7, 15-17A Responsorial: Psalm 25: 4-5AB, 6 and 7BC, 8-9 Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27 There are many slang words that seem to have opposite connotations. For example, “bad” (good), “sick” (amazing); “beast” (mastery). Although not necessarily part of slang jargon, the word “authority” also can be classified in a [...]
Faithful and attractive witnesses to Jesus
December 14, 2009Presented at the “Under 59 Strategic Planning Weekend” Saturday, December 12, 2009, 3:30 p.m. Session IV: Witness & Collaborative Opportunities It should come as no surprise that a cartoon character that I have followed since childhood is Dennis the Menace. One scene, in particular, shows Dennis and a friend walking out of his neighbor’s house, [...]
Reflection: First Tuesday of Advent
December 1, 2009Mass: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 First Reading: Is 11:1-10 Responsorial Psalm: 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Gospel: Lk 10:21-24 Advent has always been one of my favorite seasons of the liturgical year. Not only it is a Marian time, it also coincides with the conclusion of the academic semester—and the end of the daily grind of [...]
