by Lynne Marie | Sep 17, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In 1Corinthians 15:1-11, Paul reminds us to be grateful for the legacy of faith, hope, and love handed down to us by faithful stewards in the Church since the time of Christ. This legacy is entrusted to our stewardship now, to be preserved intact and handed on to...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 16, 2026 | Daily Reflections
1Corinthians 12:31 to 13:13 is known as Paul’s “hymn to love.” But it is more precisely a hymn to maturity. Paul is talking about the passage from “childish ways” to maturity, from what is imperfect to perfect, partial to full. When I was a child, I spoke like a...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 15, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Church traditionally commemorates seven “sorrows” of Mary: Simeon prophesies that a “sword” will pierce Mary’s soul (Luke 2:34-35); The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13); Jesus is “lost” three days (Luke 2:41-50); Mary sees Jesus carrying his cross; Mary sees...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 14, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Commenting on Numbers 21:4b-9, the Jerome Biblical Commentary says, “The cult of the snake was widely practiced in Canaan, probably in connection with fertility rites.” This would make it a symbol of life and healing. It also explains why the caduceus—a winged staff...
by Lynne Marie | Sep 12, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Peace of the Lord Among sinful human beings (the only kind there are!), peace is a non-thought without forgiveness. Mutual forgiveness. A forgiveness the Responsorial (Psalm 103) directs us to base on the very being of God: “The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to...
