The Scriptures for this Sunday remind us that the God who created all things can release us from anything that keeps us in bondage. The raising of Lazarus from the grave, invites us to put our faith in Jesus our resurrection and our life. 

On this fourth Sunday in Lent, Jesus illustrates that seeing ourselves and others as God sees us is not a simple task. It is a part of our maturing in faith.

This Sunday’s reflection focus’ on the encounter of Jesus and a Samaritan woman.  This woman who came in search of water finds Jesus, the source of “living water.”

As we reflect on Jesus’ transfiguration in today’s Gospel, we see a glimpse of our own conversion. We are invited to an inner change that can transform our lives completely.

Each year, we are invited to journey with Jesus through the desert. This journey calls us to a conversion of heart.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus ends his Sermon on the Mount (The Beatitudes) with a statement on love.

The scripture for this Sunday invites us to reflect on what it means to walk in God’s way of love. We all must choose how we are to follow the wisdom of God so that we can love one another without counting the cost.

Jesus challenges us to be witnesses who will cause others to give God glory by our actions. To be salt and light of the world will be reason enough to have hope in our troubled times.

The Beatitudes in today’s Gospel teach us that we all can find favor with God. It is great to know that we are all called “blessed” in God’s sight.  No matter what our current circumstances may be, Jesus affirms God’s dream for us all- you are Blessed.

Today’s Scriptures presents Jesus, as the Word of God, who brings light into the world for those who walk in darkness. The Word of God offers hope to all nations and peoples who believe in the power of God’s word.  

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist calls Jesus the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God.” He is making it clear that Jesus’ mission is to proclaim salvation to all the nations.

The Feast of Epiphany and the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord ends the Christmas season. Epiphany is the manifestation of the Lord to all the nations.

On this first day of the Year, the scriptures remind us that we are blessed.

This Sunday we celebrate the news that a Savior is born among us. Christmas is celebrated each time we prepare a place for Christ to be born again in our lives. Have a made room for Jesus in our lives. 

The lighting of the fourth Candle of our Advent Wreath signifies our entry into the final week of the Advent Season.

We have reached the 3rd Sunday of Advent which is also called “Rejoice or “Gaudete” Sunday.” As we light the rose-colored candle on the advent wreath, we focus on Jesus’ coming as a reason to rejoice. 

In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist cries out that we prepare the way for Christ to be born again among us. 

The season of Advent has arrived. If there was ever a perfect time to reflect on hope, expectations, and our readiness to receive our Savior once more in our lives, this is the time.

This  Sunday is the last Sunday in Ordinary Time. Next Sunday we begin the liturgical season of Advent. Before entering Advent, the Church invites us to recognize Jesus as Christ the King of the Universe. 

In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus who is our hope reminds us that no matter our difficulties, God is present with us all.