by Lynne Marie | Aug 6, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord The Responsorial (Psalm 97) calls us to remain conscious of a basic truth we sometimes forget: “The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.” We need to remember the vision in Daniel 34: 7:9-14: “To him was given...
by Lynne Marie | Aug 5, 2025 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial Psalm is a cry of hope: “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned” (Psalm 51). Numbers 12: 1-13 takes up one of the greatest problems in ministry: envy. Miriam and Aaron were envious of Moses’ place in the community, so they began to speak badly of...
by Lynne Marie | Aug 4, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest The Responsorial Psalm urges: “Sing with joy to God our help” (Psalm 81). Numbers 11: 4-15 shows us Moses wishing God had never called him to ministry. Unable to satisfy the people’s demands, he cried out to God: “I am not able...
by Lynne Marie | Aug 2, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Feast of Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest; BVM The Responsorial Psalm sings: “O God, let all the nations praise you!” (Psalm 67), and Leviticus 25: 1-17 gives us one reason, among many, to do it: the wisdom of his laws; the values...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 31, 2025 | Daily Reflections
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest The Responsorial Psalm proclaims: “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord, mighty God!” (Psalm 84). Exodus 40: 16-38 helps us understand the meaning of the Christian byword Dominus vobiscum: “The Lord be with you!” (or...
