Lectionary Reflections

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] February 12, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31--11:1
Mark 1:40-45

Calendar
February 11: World Day of the Sick [Feast of Our Lady at Lourdes]
February 12: Anniversary of the Murder of Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN
February 14: Valentine’s Day
February 20: Presidents Day observed in U.S.
February 22: Ash Wednesday

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] February 5, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Job 7:1-4, 6-7
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Mark 1:29-39

Calendar
February is African American History Month
February 5: National Day of Prayer for the African American Family http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/cultural-diversity/african-americ...
February 5: Super Bowl Sunday
February 11: World Day of the Sick [Feast of Our Lady at Lourdes]

Quotes

Lectionary Reflections

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] January 29, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Mark 1:21-28

Calendar
January 29 – February 5: Catholic Schools Week
January 31: Feast of John Bosco, Patron of Youth & founder of the Salesians
February: African American History Month
February 2: Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas), also Groundhog Day

Lectionary Reflections

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] January 22, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20

Calendar
January 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 21-22: National Prayer Vigil for Life
January 29 – February 5: Catholic Schools Week

Quotes

Lectionary Reflections

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] January 15, 2011 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
John 1:35-42

Calendar
January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday in the U.S
January 18-25: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 21-22: National Prayer Vigil for Life

Quotes

The social message of the Gospel must not be considered a theory but a basis and a motivation for action.
-- Pope John Paul II

Lectionary Reflections

The Epiphany January 8, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Isaiah 60:1-6
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12

Calendar
January 7: Orthodox Christmas
January 8-14: National Migration Week: “Welcoming Christ in the Migrant”
http://www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-migra...
January 8: The Epiphany of the Lord
January 11: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Quotes

Lectionary Reflections

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2012 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:16-21

Calendar
January 1: New Year’s Day; Solemnity of Mary; World Day of Prayer for Peace
January 4: Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
January 5: Feast of St. John Neumann
January 8-14: National Migration Week: “Welcoming Christ in the Migrant”
http://www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-migra...
January 8: The Epiphany of the Lord

Quotes

Lectionary Reflections

Christmas December 25, 2011 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Midnight: Isaiah 9:1-6: Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14
Dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20
During the Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

Calendar
December 26: Feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr
December 26: Start of Kwanzaa
December 27: Feast of Saint John
December 28: Feast of the Holy Innocents
January 1, 2012: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
January 1, 2012: World Day of Prayer for Peace & New Year’s Day

Lectionary Reflections

Fourth Sunday in Advent [b] December 18, 2011 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

Calendar
December 16: start of "Las Posadas" in Mexico http://www.mexconnect.com/MEX/austin/posadas.html
December 18: International Migrants Day See: http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/events/migrants/
December 20: start of Chanukah (Jewish) http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm
December 22: Winter Solstice -- First Day of Winter
December 25: Christmas

Quotes

Lectionary Reflections

Third Sunday in Advent [b] December 18, 2011 , by: Fr. John Bucki, S.J.

Readings
Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Quotes