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Becoming Heralds of the Word – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 8, 2024

Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent

Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-6 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6

During our Advent journey, John the Baptist guides us to a more authentic witness to Christ, God’s Word made flesh.

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Advent: The Best Deal – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, December 1, 2024

Readings for the First Sunday in Advent

Jeremiah 33: 14-16 Psalm 25: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 1 Thessalonians 3: 12- 4: 2 Luke: 21: 25-28, 34-36

Living the Advent season to the fullest prepares us to receive Jesus at all times and in all circumstances.

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Christ: Our Crucified King – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Christ The King

Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm 93:1-2, 5 Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33-37

St. Thomas More’s deep devotion to Christ, our crucified King, models how we can pray, live and suffer for God’s kingdom.

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Solace In Seismic Times – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 17, 2024

Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Daniel 12:1-3 Psalm 16:5, 8,9-10, 11 Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Though mountains may fall, today’s readings remind us that God’s love will always stand, and time will bring us the culmination of His Reign on earth. Keep walking the path of Christ, and stay vigilant.

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The Poor: Gospel Perspectives and Challenges – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 10, 2024

Readings for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalm 146:7-10 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44

What does the story of the widow’s mite teach us about poverty?

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Love Is Manifested In Life-Giving Relationships – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 3, 2024

Readings for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalm 18: 2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark: 12:28b-34

Love God, yourself and your neighbor with your whole heart, soul, mind and strength.

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Genuine Faith is Saving Faith – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 27, 2024

Readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 31:7-9 Psalm 126:1-6 Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark10:46-52

Encountering Jesus transforms us.

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Too Many Cooks, Too Few Servers – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 20, 2024

Readings for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm 33:4-15, 18-19, 20, 22 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

The toughest work in a parish soup kitchen is keeping it all together by living Jesus’ teachings and example.

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Wise Use Of Material Goods – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 13, 2024

Readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom7:7-11 Psalm 90:12-17 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30

Seek divine wisdom more than riches.

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Love Is Manifested In Life-Giving Relationships – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, October 6, 2024

Readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 2:10-16

Jesus showed us how to live our mission.

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Partners in God’s Plan – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, September 29, 2024

Readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

Far from considering his followers as above contemporary movements, Jesus points out our potential allies and partners in society, people of good will who share with us a passion for the poor and vulnerable, recognize our faith community’s contributions, and may even give us a glass of water, with time to chat, along our common way.

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Becoming “Ordinary” Saints – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, September 22, 2024

Readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalm 54:3-6, 8 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37

We are invited to fill the ordinary with God’s transforming presence.

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