Echoing God’s Word
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
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Twenty-Second Sunday of Oridinary Time - September 1, 2024
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 -Keep God's word' add nothing to it.
James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 - do the work you speak.
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 - God's Commandments come before all others.
Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 8, 2024
Isaiah 35:4-7 - The deaf shall hear and the mute will speak.
James 2:1-5 - The poor have been chosen to inherit the kingdom.
Mark 7:31-37 - Jesus opened the ears of the deaf.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 15, 2024
Isaiah 50:4-9 - The Servant of the Lord will face suffering with confidence.
James 2:14-18 - We witness to what we believe by the way we live.
Mark 8: 27-35 - Jesus identifies the Messiah as one who will suffer and die.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 22, 2024
Wisdom 2:17-20 - Those who depend on God are opposed.
James 3:16-4:3 - Quarreling comes from selfishness.
Mark 9:30-37 - Looking for privileges: not part of God’s kingdom.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 29, 2024
Numbers 11:25-29 - God chooses 70 elders to share leadership with Moses.
James 5:1-6 - Fraud and greed will be punished.
Mark 9:38-48 - All who do good in the name of Jesus are his disciples.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 6, 2024
Genesis 2:18-24 - God makes creation complete in creating women.
Hebrews 2:9-11 - Jesus shares our entire humanity, even death.
Mark 10:2-16 - Jesus restores God’s creation also in marriage.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 13, 2024
Wisdom 7:7-11 - Wisdom is God’s greatest gift.
Hebrews 4:12-13 - Christians are tested as were the Israelites.
Mark 10:17-30 - Discipleship requires a total commitment.
Psalm 90: 12-17 - Prayer for God’s compassion.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 20, 2024
Isaiah 53:10-11 - The Suffering Servant takes our pain upon himself.
Hebrews 4:14-16 - The new High Priest shares our human condition.
Mark 10:35-45 - Disciples must put away personal ambition.
Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22 - God watches over us with love.
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 27, 2024
Jeremiah 31:7-9 53:10-11 - God promises to restore that which God has made.
Hebrews 5:1-6 - The priesthood of Christ is not limited by time.
Mark 10:46-52 - Jesus does the work of God: Restoring creation.
Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 3, 2024
Deuteronomy 6:2-6 - The Lord is One; That One calls us to love
Hebrews 7:23-28 - The priesthood of Christ is not limited by time.
Mark 12:28-34 - Jesus teaches the Law of Love.
Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 10, 2024
1 Kings 17:10-16 - God cares for the widow through the ministry of Elijah.
Hebrews 9:24-28 - Christ will save those who wait for his return.
Mark 12:38-44 - Jesus praises the humble, faith-filled woman who gave all she had.
Psalm 146:7-10 - d stands by those who have no one to defend them.
Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 17, 2024
Daniel 12:1-3 - Our names are in the Book of Life.
Hebrews 10:11-14,18 - Phisnomies' will be subdued.
Mark 13:24-32 - He will return with power and glory.
Psalm 16:5, 8-10 - They will live in light and joy.
Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 24, 2024
Daniel 7:13-14 - One Like a Human Being is exalted above all.
Revelation 1:5-8 - Jesus Christ is one with the Lord of Hosts
John 18:33-37 - The title “king” is affirmed at the trial of Jesus.
Psalm 93:1-2,5 - A royal psalm acknowledges the universal reign of God.
First Sunday of Advent - December 1, 2024
Jeremiah 33:14-16 - The Lord will send a new David to bring peace and justice.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 -4:2 - God prepares our hearts so we may prepare our lives.
Luke 21:25-28,34-36 - The “great day” is coming; we need to be watchful.
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10,14 - We wait for the day of the Lord.
