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The Temptations In Today’s Wilderness – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, February 18, 2024

Readings for the First Sunday of Lent

Genesis 9:8-15 Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15

How we live directly affects our natural environment, and our Gospel perspective challenges the limited views and recklessly exploitative practices of our societies and commercial entities.

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Jesus Is Mercy Made Flesh – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, February 11, 2024

Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45

Mercy is the beating heart of mission. Maryknoller James Kroeger explores how Pope Francis frequently reminds us that mercy is the foundation of our Christian life, using St. Damien the Leper as an example.

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The Mission of Jesus – Missionary Commentary for February 4, 2024

Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39

This week we explore how in the very first chapter of Mark, Jesus claims his mission and shares it with his disciples.

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A Liberating Locution – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, January 28, 2024

Readings for the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

This week, Fr. Bob Mosher offers insight on how Jesus speaks with authority that is both authentic and effective and why we missionaries need to walk the talk in our host communities.

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Abandon Your Nets – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, January 21, 2024

Readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jon 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20

Jesus gives us new nets and calls us into a new boat.

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Your Servant is Listening – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, January 14, 2024

Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

1 Sam 3:3b-10, 19 Psalm 40:2+4, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42

God calls each of us. We listen and respond. Read how Maryknoller James Kroeger explores the call narratives in this week’s readings.

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Ponder & Proclaim – Missionary Commentary for January 1, 2024 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6+8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

Ponder with Mary to know Jesus and proclaim him Savior of the world.

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Epiphany Launches Our Missionary Journey – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, January 4, 2024 – Epiphany of the Lord

Readings for the Epiphany of the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

This week, our Go Forth program coordinator and podcast host Ben OuYang encourages us to imitate the Magi and embrace our journey towards and with Christ.

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Growing in Strength and Wisdom – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 30, 2023 – Feast of the Holy Family

Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family

Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40

The scriptures for the Feast of the Holy Famly of Jesus, Mary and Joseph reveal how families can embrace the call to mission together.

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Dwell – Missionary Commentary for Christmas, December 25, 2023

Readings for Christmas Day

Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 Hebrews 1:1-6 John 1:1-18

Missioners imitate Jesus when they truly dwell among a people.

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New House on the Block – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 24, 2023

Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38

God builds a lasting house of peace and justice, paid for by his saving word.

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Rejoice in the Lord! – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 17, 2023

Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 35: 1-6a, 10 Psalm 146: 6-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11

Our joy and our mission grows from our faith in God’s promise.

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