Posted by debbie fields on 1/25/19
For Sunday, January 13th, 2019
The Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
This Sunday, we end our Christmas celebration with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry of preaching the good news of reconciliation ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 1/02/19
For Sunday, January 6th, 2019 The Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
I remember it like it was yesterday: I was sitting in a college conference room with about 250 other young people for a week-long summer retreat. Each day, the staff had ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 12/27/18
For Sunday, December 30th, 2018 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Colossians 3:12-21 Luke 2:41-52
Our clan of four kids brings an immense diversity. Each little personality is so unrepeatable and unique. I never cease to be amazed that even though ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 12/19/18
For Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
4th Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:1-4a Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45
What’s your favorite Christmas song? Perhaps it’s one that echoes the words of the angels in Bethlehem. “Peace on earth and goodwill towards men!” “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 12/14/18
For Sunday, December 16th, 2018
3rd Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-18a Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18
The last couple of weeks have presented us with an opportunity to stop, listen, reflect, and focus. Today, we are called to rejoice! “Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 12/05/18
For Sunday, December 9th, 2018
2nd Sunday of Advent
Baruch 5:1-9 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6
We live in an age of hashtags, sound bites, and blogs and in a world of competing viewpoints and clamoring voices. It can sometimes be difficult to discern what is really worthy ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 11/28/18
For Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 1st Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
We live in a society suffering under an epidemic of stress. Juggling all the expectations of home, family, and work has put us under constant strain. The technology that was ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 11/14/18
For Sunday, November 18th, 2018 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Daniel 12:1-3 Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32
Last month, my son was studying arachnids and found himself the proud pet keeper of a spiny orb weaver spider he named Thorny. The spider even had a small ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 11/07/18
For Sunday, November 11th, 2018 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 17:10-16 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44
Have you checked the news? What else has arrived in your inbox this morning or late last night? The networks will be abuzz with election results and forecasts they ... Read More »
Posted by debbie fields on 10/31/18
For Sunday, November 4th, 2018 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28b-34
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with ... Read More »