The Bread that Satisfies 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time; August 5, 2018 Ex 16:2-4,12-15 Ps 78 Eph 4:17,20-24 Jn 6:24-35 Deacon Jim McFadden; (New) Folsom Prison This Sunday we continue our reflection of Chapter Six of the Gospel according to John. After the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, the people went…
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B); July 29, 2018 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ps 145; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. The sixth chapter of John’s gospel, from which we’ll be reading for the next several weeks, is an on-going meditation on the meaning of the Mass and…
18- “Two by Two” 15th Sunday in O.T. (B); July 15, 2018 ay in O.T. (B); July 15, 2018 Am 7:12-15 Ps 85 Eph 1:3-15 Mk 6:71-3 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. In Mark’s gospel, we read that Jesus sent out the Twelve “two by two,” which is relevant…
18-ed ““A Thorn in the Flesh”: Why Do We Suffer? 14th Sunday in O.T. (B); JULY 8, 2018 EZ 2:2-5 PS 123 2 Cor 12:7-10 Mk 6:1-6a Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. Why do we suffer? I’d like to reflect on this question focusing on the second reading from Paul’s…
Wednesday of the 13th Week in O.T. (B); 7-4-18 Amos 5:14-15,21-24 Psalm 50 Matthew 8:28-34 Deacon Jim McFadden; Historical Church/SJB We hear in our first reading from the prophet Amos that if we’re going to give God right praise and worship, then “let justice surge like water and goodness like an unfailing stream” (Am…
13th Sunday in O.T. (B); July 1, 2018 Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Ps 30 2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15 Mk 5:21-43 Deacon Jim McFadden; (New) Folsom Prison; SJB Today’s Gospel presents one of the most beautifully crafted of Mark’s narratives. It begins with Jesus hearing the news that the daughter of Jarius is dying. The fact…
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Is 49:1-6 Ps 139 Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66,80 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. Birthdays are a special time to remember and give thanks for the blessings that have come our way. It’s a good time to ask ourselves, “Am I grateful…
“He’s Out of His Mind” 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time (B); 6-10-18 Gn 3:9-15 Ps 130 2 Cor 4:13-5:1 Mk 3:20-35 Deacon Jim McFadden Being misunderstood is never a pleasant experience, especially those to whom were close. Prior to this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus had formed a ministerial/apostolic community which would be the means…
Body and Blood of Christ (B); June 3, 2018 Ex 24:3-8 Ps 116 Hb 9:11-15 Mk 14:12-16,22 Deacon Jim McFadden As kids growing up we had ways of solidifying our bonds of friendship. We had secret handshakes, coded language, and the one we learned from Western movies: we’d make a small cut on our thumbs…
The Most Holy Trinity (B); May 27, 2018 Dt 4:32-34 Ps 33 Rom 8:14-17 Mt 28:16-20 Deacon Jim McFadden It’s difficult enough to believe in a single God, but have you ever tried to explain the Trinity to a non-believer? It’s not easy. Believing in three persons who is one God is quite…
Good Shepherd Sunday (A); April 26, 2026 Acts 2:14,36-41. Ps 23. 1 Pt 2:20-25. Jn 10:1-10 Deacon Jim McFadden Today is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday, which presents us one of the most beautiful images that has portrayed our…
3rd Sunday of Easter (A); April 19, 2026 Acts 2:14,22-33. Ps 16. 1 Pt 1:17-21. Lk 24:13-35 Deacon Jim McFadden Why was it so difficult for the two disciples to recognize the Risen Lord? Jesus’ death scattered his disciples and…
Divine Mercy Sunday (A); April 12, 2026 Acts 2:42-47. Ps 118. 1 Pt 1:3-9. Jn 20:19-31 Deacon Jim McFadden During the ‘90s, a popular, albeit off-beat television show was the X-Files, featuring agent Fox Mulder, an investigator of the…
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