Sunday Soundbites
Sunday Soundbite for December 26, 2021
In the midst of our Christmas celebrations, today’s Gospel reminds of “the rest of the story,” which will culminate in the death and resurrection of Jesus, and the birth of the Church. Along with Mary and Joseph and all who follow him, we have begun the journey.
Sunday Soundbite for December 19, 2021
God’s promise to shepherd his flock spans both the old and the new covenants. The birth of the shepherd-Messiah from the line of David will fulfill ancient promises and usher in an age of peace.
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Sunday Soundbite for December 12, 2021
What would bring us joy today? An end to terrorists’ threats? Conversion in the corporate world from greed and personal gain? A new spirit of generosity and service in people’s everyday lives?
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Sunday Soundbite for December 5, 2021
In today's Second Reading Saint Paul is confident that God, who has begun to work in the lives of the Philippians, will bring that work to completion.
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Sunday Soundbite for November 28, 2021
The events that Jesus predicts before his second coming are terrifying. But he urges his disciples to be vigilant and pray. He wants us not to be surprised, but rather fully awake and aware.
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Sunday Soundbite for November 21, 2021
With dramatic irony, today's scene in John’s Gospel highlights a very different kind of kingship. Jesus stands before the world testifying to the truth about God, and invites us into his reign, which is not of this world.
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Sunday Soundbite for November 14, 2021
Scripture scholars suggest that this chapter of Mark reflects in part the chaotic times in which Mark’s community lived—perhaps in the midst of Roman persecution. Christians must have wondered if the end was near.
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