Sep 15, 2014
Readings
Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
Philippians 1:20-24, 27
Matthew 20:1-16
The house of Israel is the vine of God - who planted and watered
it, preparing the Israelites to bear fruits of righteousness (see
Isaiah 5:7;
27:2-5).
Israel failed to yield good fruits and the Lord allowed His
vineyard,...
Sep 4, 2014
Signs of the Covenant: Transforming Lives and Renewing Relationships features six lectures by St. Paul Center President, Dr. Scott Hahn, and his wife Kimberly on the connections between the Church’s sacraments and the relationships we live everyday. Each hour-long talk helps unpack the necessity of God’s grace...
Aug 29, 2014
Ezekiel 33:7-9
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9
Romans 13:8-10
Matthew 18:15-20
As Ezekiel is appointed watchman over the house of Israel in
today's first Reading, so Jesus in the Gospel today establishes His
disciples as guardians of the new Israel of God, the Church (see
Galatians
6:16).
He also puts in place procedures...
Aug 25, 2014
Readings:
Jeremiah 20:7-9
Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9
Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 16:21-27
Today's First Reading catches the prophet Jeremiah in a moment of
weakness. His intimate lamentation contains some of the strongest
language of doubt found in the Bible. Following God's call, he
feels abandoned. Preaching His Word has brought...