by Lynne Marie | Apr 2, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm is the “identity card” of God: “The Lord is gracious and merciful” (Psalm 145). This is a touchstone that tells us whether teaching or conduct that claims to be done in God’s name is truly from God or not. Isaiah 49: 8-15 describes God as one...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 1, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm is a profession of faith that all our good and protection lie in God: “The Lord of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob” (Psalm 46). This also provides us with a key to guide our discipleship. Ezekiel 47: 1-12 is in fact,...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 31, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm is an acceptance of God’s way of saving the world: “I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me” (Psalm 30). Not everyone praises God for the kind of rescue he offers in Jesus. Those in Jesus’ own time who wanted a Messiah who would...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 30, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Inventory How do I make most of my decisions? Is it by common sense? By applying rules and doctrines to situations? By reflecting on things in the light of Scripture? By trying to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit in my heart? Input The Entrance Antiphon...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 29, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The response to Psalm 51 is from HOSEA 6:6: “I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice.” And the verse continues: “…the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” The theme of all three readings is that God looks to the heart, not to external actions. What he...