Words of Spirit and Life

Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 17 (18): 2-4. 47. 51. R/ v. 2; Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 Theme: WE LOVE GOD, NEIGHBOR AND ONESELF BECAUSE GOD FIRST  LOVED US 1. Today is the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us about the greatest commandment of the Law, that is, we are to…

Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 125 (126): R/ v. 3; Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Theme: WE ARE SAVED BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST 1. Today is the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ! The gospel today tells us that a blind man…

Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 32 (33):4-5. 18-20. 22. R/ v. 22; Hebrew 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 (Shorter Form, verses 42-45) Theme: JESUS CAME TO SERVE, TO SUFFER, AND TO SACRIFICE, IN  ORDER TO SANCTIFY AND SAVE THE WORLD 1. Today is the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that Jesus came…

Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 89 (90): 12-17. R/ v. 14; Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Theme: ATTACHMENT TO WEALTH IS AN OBSTACLE TO CHRISTIAN  DISCIPLESHIP  1. Today is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The gospel today tells us that attachment to wealth is an obstacle to Christian discipleship. (Fuller; Faley) The gospel today tells…