Reflections
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 15
Posted by Ray Lodato
The readings today remind us of the generosity of God who provides for us “a feast of rich food…” We are so fortunate to be able to gather at the table of the Lord to receive the Body of Christ in Holy Communion. This simple but rich food nourishes ... Read More »
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 8
Posted by Ray Lodato
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.” These words from today’s scripture are once again words of encouragement and comfort. We know what it is like to rely on God and to place before him all ... Read More »
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 1
Posted by Ray Lodato
Today’s second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians gives strong encouragement to the disciples of his day: “Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.” And what was the attitude of Christ? It is that Jesus was humble, obedient to God’s will and ... Read More »
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 24
Posted by Ray Lodato
The parable in today’s gospel has many explanations. In it Jesus presents a lesson for his first disciples as well as for his disciples today. It is almost as if he is saying, “Everyone, no matter when they come to the faith, is equally precious to God." As Christ’s ... Read More »
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 17, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Forgiveness – even the first disciples found it hard to be forgiving of others. When they asked, perhaps in frustration, how many times they were to be forgiving, Jesus does not soften his response. Rather he multiplies the number of times they are to be forgiving saying “not seven ... Read More »
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 10, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” These words are hope-filled words but they are also challenging. We know Christ is present when we are gathered for Eucharist. We believe he is present when we are with friends ... Read More »
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 3, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
St. Paul puts a very strong challenge before us in today’s second reading, “Do not conform yourselves to this age…” It is so easy to be seduced into thinking that material things will satisfy the longings in our hearts. The Scriptures today remind us that when we follow the ... Read More »
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 27, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Today’s Gospel is so familiar that it may be easy to just let Jesus’ question go quickly by without taking the time to answer him - “Who do you say that I am?” Do you respond with the conviction of Peter – “You are the Christ, the Son of ... Read More »
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 20, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Take a moment and look around you at Mass today. Are there people there whom you have never met? or come from a different culture? Today’s scripture make it clear that the message of God’s love is not to be squandered and kept to ourselves – it is for ... Read More »
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 13, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
The reading from the first Book of Kings recounts the prophet Elijah’s encounter with God. Much to his surprise, God did not come to him in the wind or the earthquake, rather God came in a tiny whispering sound. In the Gospel we hear that even Jesus needed to ... Read More »