Monthly Archives: November 2011

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 27 November 2011 Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 Advent is a time of preparation to enter the mystery of Christmas, the miracle of Emmanuel – God … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 20 November 2011 Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17; Psalm 23; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28; Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus probably had Ezekiel 34 in mind when he described himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10. The earlier … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 13 November 2011 Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Psalm 128:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30 The book of Proverbs ends with a description of the noble wife, a person who embodies all the book teaches … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 6 November 2011 Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; Matthew 25:1-13 I have always found the parable of the wise and foolish virgins disturbing. Maybe it is the image of the young girls … Continue reading →