These reflections are from the reading for the weekends during the Cycle B Advent and Christmas Season of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
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Reflection for the 1st Sunday in Advent (Cycle B)
Reading I: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
GOSPEL: Mark 13:33-37
Happy New (Church) Year!
Did you ever go to a party at a friend's house when their parents weren’t home? Or perhaps you were the host of such a party w...
Reflection for the 2nd Sunday in Advent (Cycle B)
Reading I: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Reading II: 2 Peter 3:8-14
GOSPEL: Mark 1:1-8
During this special time of year, we often try to look out for others – but there are definitely limits to what we’re comfortable doing. Imagine this situation: You and...
Reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Advent (Cycle B)
Reading I: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
GOSPEL: John 1:6-8, 19-28
Preparing the Way
Advent is a time of year when we, as Christians, are called upon to prepare the way of the Lord. But what does that really mean? Is...
Reflection for the 4th Sunday in Advent (Cycle B)
Reading I: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Reading II: Romans 16:25-27
GOSPEL: Luke 1:26-38
A Game of Truth AND Dare
You remember that old game of Truth or Dare from the days of your youth? Maybe you even still play it. Someone asks you "Truth or...
Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family (Cycle B)
Reading I: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3
Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21
GOSPEL: Luke 2:22-40
The Perfect Family
The bond we have with our family is something that comes from God. This week, the scripture we hear can help us understand our role in our family....
Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord (Cycle B)
Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6
Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12
Eyes of Faith are Needed
Epiphany comes from the Greek word epiphaneia , which means an appearance or manifestation, especially of a divine being. Today the Church...