27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 3 (Year B) Genesis 2:7ab, 15, 18-24; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16
When the ancients wanted to teach about life, they told stories. These stories were well-seasoned with symbols and layers of meaning. And they were not at all bothered by inconsistencies, repetitions and apparent contradictions.
God's Word on Sunday: We all share in birthright of the Spirit
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 26 (Year B) Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Leading the Israelites through the wilderness was too great a burden to rest solely on the shoulders of one man.
Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Celebrating the joy of stewardship
By Fr. Yaw AcheampongWhich parish activity have you missed most during this COVID-19 pandemic?
God's Word on Sunday: Rejoice in the goodness of others
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 19 (Year B) Wisdom 1:12, 17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37
Goodness and holiness do not always evoke admiration and praise from everyone. Jealousy and fear are sometimes the surprising reaction.
God's Word on Sunday: Listen more to God, less to emotion
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 12 (Year B) Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35
Insults, invective and torrents of verbal and psychological abuse have become frequent forms of communication in our time.
Mary Marrocco: ‘Be what you see; receive what you are’
By Mary MarroccoIt can be difficult, these days, not to become crabby, bitter and divisive. Every day, we receive so much that frightens or angers us, and seems to threaten our very being.
God's Word on Sunday: In God there is only light, love and joy
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 5 (Year B) Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37
“Be strong, do not fear. Here is your God.” For whom were these words intended? For the contemporaries of Isaiah to be sure, but also for every human being on this planet.
God's Word on Sunday: Community needs a spiritual centre
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 29 (Year B) Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; Psalm 15; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
The teaching of Deuteronomy left no wiggle room at all.
God's Word on Sunday: Being faithful requires daily commitment
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 22 (Year B) Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17,18b; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:32-5:1-2, 21-32; John 6:53, 60-69
Each day, billions of people on this planet make choices. Some of them are quite mundane — what to have for dinner or what to wear. For far too many, these are not choices — it is a matter of having something, anything, to eat or wear.
God's Word on Sunday: Battle continues to overcome darkness
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15 (Year B) Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a; 10ab; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56
Revelation is the most puzzling and enigmatic book in the entire Bible.
God's Word on Sunday: God is source of strength and sustenance
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 8 (Year B) 1Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51
Elijah could not take another step — he was finished. At that point, all he wanted was a swift and painless death. There are many who reach that point in their lives. They are overwhelmed, exhausted and discouraged, and just want an end to their suffering. But this is usually where God steps in — that is, if we are open to God’s intervention.