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Reflections on Readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau.

(Click on the date to read the reflection)

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 22, 2010

Isaiah 66:18-21

God will gather His people at Jerusalem.

Hebrews 12:5-7,11-13

Trials are a discipline from the Lord.

Luke 13:22-30

Gentiles too will come into God's Kingdom.


Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 29, 2010

Sirach 3:17-29

The humble will find favor with the Lord.

Hebrews 12:18-24

With Jesus Christ, we have come close to a gentle God.

Luke 14:1,7-14

God will exalt those who humble themselves.


Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 5, 2010

Wisdom 9:13-18

God's will is supreme and sovereign.

Philemon 9-10,12-17

No longer a slave but a brother

Luke 14:25-33

Disciples leave all else behind.


Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 12, 2010

Exodus 32:7 — 11, 13-14

God does not punish sinners who repent.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Christ came to save sinners.

Luke 15:1-32

Heaven rejoices over one repentant sinner.


Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 19, 2010

Amos 8:4 –7

God will take vengeance on those who oppress the poor.

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Pray for leaders also, for God wants all to be saved.

Luke 16:1-13

You cannot be the slave of God and of money.


Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 26, 2010

Amos 6:1,4-7

Woe to the complacent.

1 Timothy 6:11-16

The proper use of material goods.

Luke 16:19-31

The Rich Man and the Poor Man.


Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 3, 2010

Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

The righteous shall live by their faith.

2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14

Guard the truth entrusted to you.

Luke 17:5-10

Lord, increase our faith!


Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 10, 2010

2 Kings 5:14-17

Naaman needs to remember the God of Israel.

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead.

Luke 17:11-19

Remember to express gratitude.