Saint for the day: Blessed Jacopone da Todi (c. 1230 – December 25, 1306) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 – 1 Samuel 2:1 … 8abcd – Luke 1:46-56 “O gates, lift high your heads; grow higher, ancient … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Saint for the day: Peter Canisius ( May 8, 1521 – December 21, 1597) Scripture Readings for todays Liturgy. Song of Songs 2:8 – 14Psalm 33 – Luke 1:39 – 45 “Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our … Continue reading
Dear faithful readers of “Scratchpad Reflections,” I’m sorry that the computer system for blog.stdominics.org experienced a breakdown and was not able to show the posts for the past few days. It seems to be up and running at this time and … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Blessed Mary Frances Schervier (January 3, 1819 – 12/ 14/ 1876) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 48:17 – 19 – Psalm 1:4 &6 – Matthew 11:16-19 “Behold, the Lord will come descending with splendor to … Continue reading
Today’s saint: John of the Cross (June 24, 1541 – December 14, 1591) Scripture readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 41:13-20 – Psalm 145 – Matthew 11:11-15 “…there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the … Continue reading
Today’s saint: Lucy (283 – 304) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 40:25-31 – Psalm 103 – Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” These words of Jesus are … Continue reading
Today’s Feast: Our Lady of Guadalupe Scripture options for today’s Liturgy Zechariah 2:14-17 0r Revelation 11:19a, 12:1…10 / Judith 13:18…19 /Luke:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 As an opening to today’s reflection I have to say: if you can’t find anything in … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Damasus – (304 – December 11, 384) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy Isaiah 35:1-10 – Psalm85 – Luke 5:17-26 “Hear the word of the Lord, O nations: declare it to the distant lands: Behold our Savior … Continue reading
Saint for the day: Blessed Adolph Kolping (December 8, 1813 – December 4, 1865) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 –Psalm 40 – 2 Peter 3:8-14 – Mark 1:1-8 “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: … Continue reading
December 10. 2017 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Saint for the day: Blessed Adolph Kolping (December 8, 1813 – December 4, 1865) Scripture Readings for today’s Liturgy: Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 –Psalm 40 – 2 Peter 3:8-14 – Mark 1:1-8 “Prepare the … Continue reading