by Lynne Marie | Mar 14, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Hosea 6: 1-6 shows us the predictable path of discipleship. The starting point, as often as not, is seeking an escape from pain. “In their affliction, they shall look for me.” When we are “in the pits,” all we want is a return to ground level: a basically human,...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 13, 2026 | Daily Reflections
It is impossible to summarize these readings—just as it is impossible to begin to grasp what “I am the Lord your God” means. We could sit silently in front of that mystery for the rest of our lives. So read Hosea 14: 2-10. Then re-read it. Then read the Responsorial...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 12, 2026 | Daily Reflections
God tells Jeremiah (7: 23-28) that from the day the people left Egypt until now, he has “sent untiringly” prophets to guide them. But they won’t listen. He adds, “When you speak… they will not listen to you either!” Do we? Isn’t God’s word constantly available to...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 11, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Why does the Responsorial (Psalm 147) invite us: “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem”? Deuteronomy 4: 1-9 says God’s laws are so good and just that if we live by them, people will say, “This great nation is truly a wise and intelligent people.” Have you ever given thought...
by Lynne Marie | Mar 10, 2026 | Daily Reflections
During Lent, the first reading and the Gospel are chosen to match. The Responsorial gives us the theme of both. The Gospel is going to talk about a man in an impossible situation. To match it, Daniel 3: 25-43 describes a situation the whole People are in...
