Posted by debbie fields on 11/17/21
For Sunday, November 21, 2021 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Daniel 7:13-14Revelations 1:5-8John 18:33b-37
When I hear the word ‘king,’ there’s a couple familiar connotations come to my mind. First, I think Hollywood film, and second, British royalty. I think of Aragorn when he is ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 11/10/21
For Sunday, November 14, 2021 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Daniel 12:1-3Hebrews 10:11-14, 18Mark 13:24-32
On Thanksgiving Day, I decided to attend Mass. It had only been a few months since returning to the Church after an extended absence; however, I would not classify participation before the ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 11/03/21
For Sunday, November 7, 2021 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:10-16Hebrews 9:24-28Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
“I have nothing baked; there is only a handful of flour in my jar and a little oil in my jug. Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks, to ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 10/27/21
For Sunday, October 31, 2021 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 6:2-6Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28b-34
Christians did a great disservice to themselves when they lost touch with Israel’s Shema prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone!” Jesus was very familiar with this prayer and references ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 10/20/21
For Sunday, October 24, 2021 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 31:7-9Hebrews 5:1-6Mark 10:46-52
They called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
Jesus said to him in reply, “What ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 10/13/21
For Sunday, October 17, 2021 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 53:10-11Hebrews 4:14-16Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
Jesus gave of himself in service to others. If we are to follow him, we must do the same.
The Eucharist is at the center of our faith lives. At Mass, we ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 10/06/21
For Sunday, October 10, 2021 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 7:7-11Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27
Picture yourself in the scene of today’s Gospel. Many of us can resonate with the response of these disciples — ‘amazed,’ and ‘exceedingly astonished,’ or from another perspective, shocked and perplexed — because ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 9/29/21
For Sunday, October 3, 2021 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gn 2:18-24Heb 2:9-11Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
“This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.”
Ten years ago, I wasn’t brave enough for Genesis, chapter two.
While thumbing through my parish’s liturgical guide ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 9/22/21
For Sunday, September 26, 2021 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Numbers 11:25-29James 5:1-6Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Today’s readings call us to examine the motives behind our actions, especially those that lead us away from God and towards sin. Not only looking at what obstacles keep us from growing ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 9/15/21
For Sunday, September 19, 2021 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20James 3:16—4:3Mark 9:30-37
How we define the word “success” matters. Success is associated with the attainment of some goal or purpose. Taken on face value, this definition is not incompatible with what Jesus teaches. Being people ... Read More »