Fr. Scott Lewis

God's Word on Sunday: A little digging reveals news full of hope

December 8, 2019

Third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 15 (Year A) Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 What are the signs of God’s presence? What sort of “footprints and fingerprints” does God leave? One word could sum it up: life.

God's Word on Sunday: Advent should inspire greater efforts

December 1, 2019

Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 8 (Year A) Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12 The figure described in Isaiah seems too good to be true — in fact, impossible and non-existent.

God's Word on Sunday: Humanity’s roadmap written in prophecy

November 24, 2019

First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1 (Year A) Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:1-14; Matthew 24:37-44 Sometimes prophecies seem audacious and impossible to believe. This is especially the case when all the external evidence says otherwise.

God's Word on Sunday: There are no shortcuts to life-giving path

November 17, 2019

Christ the King, Nov. 24 (Year C) 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 The most effective way that God can teach us a lesson is to give us what we ask for.

God's Word on Sunday: We cannot separate light from darkness

November 10, 2019

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 17 (Year C) Malachi 4:1-2; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 The wicked and arrogant will be burned up with fire!

God's Word on Sunday: Knowing God makes us truly alive

November 3, 2019

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 10 (Year C) 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 7, 9-14; Psalm 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38 What are we willing to suffer for our faith or for a matter of principle and conscience?

God's Word on Sunday: Wisdom puts creation in proper context

October 27, 2019

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 3 (Year C) Wisdom 11:22-12:2; Psalm 145; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2; Luke 19:1-10 Not all theologies are helpful to us or give God proper honour.

God's Word on Sunday: We all stand in need of God’s mercy

October 20, 2019

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 27 (Year C) Sirach 35:15-17, 20-22; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Life can seem very unfair and unjust at times.

God's Word on Sunday: Moses sets example of real leadership

October 13, 2019

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 20 (Year C) Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 The image that a military leader projects can make or break an army.

God's Word on Sunday: Unleash the power of spiritual healing

October 6, 2019

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 13 (Year C) 2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 When pain and suffering become unbearable most people are willing to try anything.