Readings Jeremiah 17: 5-8; 1 Corinthians 15: 12, 16-20; Luke 6: 17, 20-26 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore We folks living in upstate New York see beauty in our trees even on the coldest of days. They are covered in a white snow dress and seem to resist the bitter cold. But no matter the season, the Scriptures make use of their… read more →
Readings: Genesis 2: 18-24; Hebrews 2: 9-11; Mark 10:2-16 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore As a member of a religious community and a woman who has not chosen marriage, I am always reluctant to offer advice about this powerful vocation of marriage. And certainly, Jesus’ context is far removed from our current reality. Yet some scholars believe Jesus was well aware of… read more →
Readings: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3: 12-21; Luke 2: 22-40 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore In Jesus’ day, the concept of family was in many ways more expansive than it is today. Often families lived close to or with each other; loyalty and roots were deep. Betrothals (engagements) and wedding feasts were carefully planned and joined families together. John’s Gospel shares… read more →
Readings: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore Our readings from Philippians and Matthew contain some powerful insights into Our Christian faith. Paul, in one of his original letters, shares with the Philippians behavioral patterns that set a rather high bar for them and for us. “Have in you the same attitude that is… read more →
Readings: Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9; 1 Corinthians 13: 11-13; John 3: 16-18 Preacher: Sr, Barbara Moore RSM The feast of Easter is followed by three important Sunday celebrations. Last week we focused on Pentecost, today the Trinity and next week, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, often referred to as the feast of Corpus Christi. As we reflect on these celebrations,… read more →
Readings: Zephaniah 2: 3; 3:12-13: 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31; Matthew 5: 1-12a Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore Mountains in scripture are often presented as locations for God’s presence. Matthew records Jesus’ Beatitudes taught from a mountain, an event which reminds us of Moses’ encounter with God on Mount Sinai. Matthew says he went up on the mountain, whereas Luke records a similar… read more →
Readings: Kings 5: 14-17; Timothy 2: 8-13; Luke 17-11-19 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore Our first reading and Luke’s Gospel have a great deal in common. Leprosy was a dreaded disease but, in ancient times its name was given to many skin diseases that were not specifically leprosy. Those with the disease were isolated and forced to live outside their communities and… read more →
Readings: Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41; Revelations 5: 11-14; John 21: 1-19 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore The appearances of the Risen Lord continue, and today it is a very interesting one with a deep and profound message. John tells us it was the third time he “was revealed to his disciples.” Today, apparently Peter and his friends are returning to their professions… read more →
Readings: Genesis 2: 18-24; Hebrews 2: 9-11; Mark 10: 2-16Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore The section on children in Mark’s Gospel is one that delights the reader. It speaks of the innocence and awareness of children. The marriage section of this Gospel is what we might call a “difficult text.” I am always very careful when preaching about marriage, a life… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 35: 4-7a; James 2: 1-5; Mark 7:31-37 Preacher: Sr. Barbara Moore One can easily see how the early church made a connection between our first reading from Isaiah and Jesus’ actions in Mark’s Gospel. Isaiah writes that God will, “open the eyes of the blind…the ears of the deaf will be cleared… (and) the tongue of the mute… read more →