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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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.
Second Sunday of Advent - December 8, 2024
Baruch 5:1-9 - God’s people return to Jerusalem amid great glory.
Philippians 1:4-6,8-11 - Paul prays that the Church may show itself blameless.
Luke 3:1-6 - In John the Baptist, God introduces salvation for all.
Psalm 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6 - God’s people return from captivity in festive joy.
