Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 3/10/22
For Sunday, March 13, 2022 2nd Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18Philippians 3:17—4:1 or Philippians 3:20—4:1Luke 9:28b-36
Jesus guided Peter, James, and John up the mountain to pray. There Jesus was transfigured before them — showing his glorified self with his face changing in appearance and his clothes ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 3/03/22
For Sunday, March 6, 2022 1st Sunday of Lent
Deuteronomy 26:4-10Romans 10:8-13Luke 4:1-13
We forget that to be human means to accept our growing pains. We are incomplete, works in progress. Our lives are never entirely integral, whole, and perfectly constructed creations but a diverse collection of broken pieces. ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 2/23/22
For Sunday, February 27, 2022 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sirach 27:4-71 Corinthians 15:54-58Luke 6:39-45
It seems that, in many ways, we would be hard-pressed to have better readings for the Sunday before Lent begins. These teachings of Jesus—on judging others and the fruitfulness of our lives—help round ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 2/18/22
For Sunday, February 20, 2022 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-231 Corinthians 15:45-49Luke 6:27-38
It does not take courage to exact revenge; rather, it takes courage to forgive and seek true justice.
In today’s gospel, Jesus compels us to fight evil through the ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 2/02/22
For Sunday, February 6, 2022 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-81 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 1 Cor 15:3-8, 11Luke 5:1-11
“Master, we have worked hard all night and caught nothing.” Luke 5:5
“Does anyone really read those articles you write?”
I have a vivid memory of someone ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/26/22
For Sunday, January 30, 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-191 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 or 1 Cor 13:4-13Luke 4:21-30
Sometimes it is a struggle to see how each of the Mass readings correspond. Other times the threads between them interweave like a masterfully woven tapestry. Today’s readings, ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/20/22
For Sunday, January 23, 2022 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-101 Corinthians 12:12-30 Or 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Jesus came into this world to show us God’s kind, beautiful, suffering face. God, who cares deeply about the poor, the captives, the blind, and oppressed ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/14/22
For Sunday, January 16, 2022 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Isaiah 62:1-51 Corinthians 12:4-11John 2:1-11
If you’re anything like me, it seems like it has been months since we celebrated Christmas. The busy and rich holy days gave way to New Year’s resolutions, as we returned to work, ... Read More »
Posted by Jennifer Rumsey on 1/05/22
For Sunday, January 9, 2022 The Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11Acts 10:34-38 or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Who is Jesus Christ?
It is a question people asked as they witnessed him preach, heal the sick, and work other wonders. It is ... Read More »