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April 03, 2022

Lectionary 36: Isa 43:16-21 Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Phil 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040322-YearC.cfm Possible preaching themes: Shame Reconciliation Memory Scientific Resources Shame plays a prominent role in…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

May 01, 2022

Second Sunday of Easter

Lectionary 45: Acts 5:12-16 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 Possible preaching themes: • Cultivating mercy: in 2000 Pope John Paul II proclaimed this “Divine Mercy…

By Greg Kandra

May 01, 2022

Third Sunday of Easter

Lectionary 48: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Rev 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050519.cfm Possible preaching themes: Gospel: Jesus’s two words 2,000 years ago echo to us…

By Lis Valle

May 15, 2022

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Lectionary 54: Acts 14:21-27 [Paul and Barnabas plant churches among gentiles] Psalm 145:8-9,10-11,12-13 [God’s works give thanks to the Lord] Rev 21:1-5a [John’s vision of a new heaven and a…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

May 22, 2022

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Lectionary 45: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29 Possible preaching themes: Light as communication of an event The longevity of the…

By Adam DeLeon, SJ

June 26, 2022

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 166: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21 Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Gal 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62 Possible preaching paths: Yoke on oxen from first and second reading:…

By Matthew O’Donnell

July 03, 2022

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 102: Isa 66:10-14c [We can rejoice in experiencing God’s care] Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [Let all the earth cry out to God with joy] Gal 6:14-18 [The…

By Ann Garrido

July 10, 2022

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 105: Deut 30:10-14 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Col 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37 Possible preaching themes: Who is my neighbor? How wide a circle of people do I…

By Edward Foley, Capuchin

July 17, 2022

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 108: Gen 18:1-10a Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 Col 1:24-28 Luke 10:38-42 Possible preaching themes: Gift of hospitality Work and self-identity Anxiety and stress Possible scientific resources:…

By Matthew O’Donnell

July 24, 2022

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 111: Gen 18:20-32 [A theological reflection on divine justice] Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 [Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me] Col 2:12-14 [The waters…

By Maxwell Klug

July 31, 2022

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 114: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23 Ps 95:1-2,6-9 Col 3:1-5,9-11 Luke 12:13-21 Possible preaching themes: Greed and hoarding: Jesus tells us to “take care to guard against all greed” and…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

August 07, 2022

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 117: Wis 18:6-9 Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48 Possible preaching themes: Anticipation of the good things to come in Heaven can enhance our…

By Con Foley

August 25, 2022

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 123: Isa 66:18-21 Ps 117:1, 2 Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30 Possible preaching themes: Watch out for complacency in the Christian life. Those who listen and act…

By Edward Foley, Capuchin

August 28, 2022

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 126: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a Luke 14:1, 7-14 Possible preaching themes: The dynamics of an honor/shame culture (1st reading and…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

September 11, 2022

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 132: Exod 32:7-11, 13-14 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 1 Tim 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 Possible preaching themes The sense of direction and wayfinding; Parent-child genetic bond;…

By Adam DeLeon, SJ

September 18, 2022

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 135: Amos 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 1 Tim 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 Possible preaching themes: The power of silence for leading a life “in all…

By Con Foley

September 25, 2022

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 138: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 1 Tim 6:11-16 Lukk 16:19-31 Possible preaching themes: The need for awareness, paying attention, and noticing.…

By Greg Kandra

October 09, 2022

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 144: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 2 Tim 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 Possible preaching themes from the Gospel Why the Healing of Lepers Packs Such…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

October 23, 2022

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary: 150 Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Possible preaching themes: Presumption, especially our own righteousness, runs the risk of…

By Greg Kandra

October 30, 2022

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 153: Wis 11:22-12:2 Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14 2 Thess 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10 Possible Preaching Themes: From Wisdom: God’s Love and Mercy Extend to All…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

November 01, 2022

Solemnity of All Saints (Option A)

Lectionary: 667 Rev 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1-bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 1 John 3:1-3 Matt 5:1-2a Possible preaching themes Ecological stewardship Ecology and Ecclesiology/Communion Ecology and agricultural production Scientific…

By Maxwell Klug

November 01, 2022

Solemnity of All Saints (Option B)

Lectionary: 667 Rev 7:2-4, 9-14 Ps 24:1-bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 1 John 3:1-3 Matt 5:1-2a Possible preaching themes Growing in an Environment Alien To Your Calling: The Gospel…

By Gerald C. Liu

November 06, 2022

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 156: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 […but the King of the world will raise us up to live again forever.] Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 [Keep me as…

By Con Foley

November 09, 2022

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Lectionary 671: Ezek 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 1 Cor 3:9C-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110920.cfm Possible preaching themes: Why this feast? Is the Church a building? …

By Norman Moran Rosero

November 13, 2022

The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Lectionary 159: Mal 3:19-20a Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 2 Thess 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 Today’s readings speaking about endings and beginnings. The notion of ending may bring feelings of discomfort.…

By Gerald C. Liu

November 20, 2022

Solemnity of Christ the King

Lectionary 162: 2 Sam 5:1-3 [King David made an agreement with them there before the LORD, and they anointed him king of Israel.] Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5…

By Adam DeLeon, SJ

November 27, 2022

1st Sunday in Advent, Year A

Lectionary 1: Isa 2:1-5 Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Rom 13:11-14 Matt 24:37-44 Possible preaching themes: On the images of sleep and staying…

By Lis Valle

December 04, 2022

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A

Lectionary 4: Isa 11:1-10 [Peaceful kin-dom from the Jesse stump] Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [Justice shall flourish] Rom 15:4-9 [a community in harmony glorifies God with one voice] Matt…

By Edward Foley, Capuchin

December 08, 2022

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lectionary 689: Gen 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 Possible preaching themes: The reality of temptation in our lives as part of the human condition (Genesis…

By Gerald C. Liu

December 11, 2022

3rd Sunday of Advent, Year A

Lectionary 7: Isa 35:1-6a, 10 [Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Your God comes to save you] Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Lord, come and…

By Norman Moran Rosero

December 12, 2022

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Lectionary 690A: Rev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 Luke 1:26-38 Possible preaching themes: God speaks to us through created signs (from the Book of Revelation) The free will…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

December 18, 2022

4th Sunday of Advent, Year A

Lectionary 10: Isa 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Rom 1:1-7 Matt 1:18-24 Possible preaching themes Signs in the natural world Neuroscience and Psychology of dreams Plants as communicators Scientific Resources…

By Gerald C. Liu

December 24, 2022

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve): Mass during the Night

Lectionary 14: Isa 9:1-6 [The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light] Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Sing to the Lord a new song] Titus 2:11-14 [The…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

December 25, 2022

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day): Mass at Dawn

Lectionary 15: Isa 62:11-12 Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12 Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:15-20 Possible preaching themes: The immensity of God vs. the smallness of a baby. God is “growing” both in…

By Norman Moran Rosero

December 27, 2022

The Feast of the Holy Family

Lectionary 17: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Col 3:12-17 Luke 2:22-40 Possible preaching themes The nature of attachment theory, especially between parents and children. The power of…

By Ann Garrido

January 01, 2023

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Lectionary 18: Num 6:22-27 Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Gal 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 Possible preaching themes: · Why it matters that Jesus was “born of a woman” / “conceived…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

January 08, 2023

The Epiphany of the Lord

Lectionary 20: Isa 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matt 2:1-12 Possible preaching themes: The wise men used science/observation/reason to find Jesus. This is different from…

By Con Foley

January 09, 2023

Baptism of the Lord

Lectionary 21: Isa 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Matt 3:13-17 Possible preaching themes: Identity: The baptism of the Lord is an epiphany moment. It reveals the…

By Ann Garrido

January 29, 2023

The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Lectionary 70: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 1 Cor 1:26-31 Matt 5:1-12a Possible preaching themes: The readings of the day provide a long litany…

By Con Foley

February 02, 2023

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Lectionary 524: Mal 3:1-4 Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Heb 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Possible Themes Wisdom and spiritual insight in old age (example of…

By Matthew O’Donnell

February 05, 2023

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Lectionary Isa 58:7-10 [Acting justly brings light in darkness] Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [The just person will be a light in the darkness] …

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

February 19, 2023

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Lectionary 79 Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 1 Cor 3:16-23 Matt 5:38-48 Possible preaching…

By Gerald C. Liu

February 26, 2023

First Sunday of Lent, Year A

Lectionary 22 Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7 [Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized that they were naked] Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 [Give me back the…

By Ann Garrido

March 05, 2023

Second Sunday of Lent, Year A

Lectionary 25 Gen 12:1-4a Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 2 Tim 1:8b-10 Matt 17:1-9 Possible preaching themes: Encountering God as “cloud” during Lenten season (learning to live with an ambiguous…

By Edward Foley, Capuchin

March 12, 2023

Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Lectionary 28 Exod 17:3-7 Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 John 4:5-42 Possible preaching themes Encountering of the stranger (linked to Gospel) The power of hope (mostly linked to…

By Greg Kandra

March 19, 2023

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A

Lectionary 31 1 Sam 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6, Eph 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Possible preaching themes: Having the “vision” to see what others miss (connected to 1…

By Matthew O’Donnell

March 26, 2023

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A

Lectionary 34 Ezek 37:12-14 (The Lord promises to raise the dead back to life and fill them with his Spirit) Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (With the Lord…

By Greg Kandra

April 06, 2023

Holy Thursday

Lectionary 39: Exod 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26 John 13:1-15 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032918-lords-supper.cfm Possible preaching themes: Gospel: The dramatic and surprising example of Christ as a humble…

By Matthew O’Donnell

April 07, 2023

Good Friday

Lectionary 40: Isa 52:13-53:12 [An account of the servant’s suffering] Ps 32:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Father, into your hands I commend my spirit] Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9 [Jesus, the…

By Adam DeLeon, SJ

April 09, 2023

Easter Sunday

Readings for the day Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Col 3:1-4 or I Cor 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041722.cfm Possible preaching themes: • Old yeast vs. new yeast from…

By John Eaton, OFM

April 16, 2023

2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy), Year A

Lectionary 43 Acts 2:14, 42-47 Ps 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24 1 Pet 1:3-9 John…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

April 23, 2023

Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

Lectionary 46 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 1 Pet 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 Possible preaching themes: Jesus’ passion was a difficult moment in the lives of the…

By Lis Valle

April 30, 2023

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

Lectionary 49: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Ps 23:1-6 1 Pet 2:20b-25 John 10:1-10 Possible preaching themes: Nutrition, malnutrition, and a balanced spiritual diet (drawing on the Psalm) Not by sight? Sheep…

By Edward Foley, Capuchin

May 14, 2023

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A

Lectionary 55 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 1 Pet 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 Possible preaching themes: What is authentic joy (drawing on 1st reading and the Psalm)…

By John Eaton, OFM

May 21, 2023

The Ascension of the Lord

Lectionary 58: Acts 1:1 – 11 Ps 47: 2 – 3, 6 – 7, 8 – 9 Eph. 1: 17 – 23 Matt 28: 16 – 20 Preaching Theme 1:…

By Ann Garrido

May 28, 2023

Pentecost

Lectionary 63: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Possible preaching themes: The role of the Holy Spirit in the process…

By Ann Garrido

May 28, 2023

Pentecost Sunday

Lectionary 63: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Possible preaching themes: The role of the Holy Spirit in the process of reconciliation:…

By Matthew O’Donnell

June 04, 2023

Trinity Sunday

Lectionary 166: Prov 8:22-31 [There is rejoicing in the created world.] Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!] Rom 5:1-5 [Hope…

By Samuel Hakeem, OP

June 11, 2023

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Lectionary 167: Deut 8:2-3, 14b-16a Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 1 Cor 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 Possible preaching themes: When a small bit of yeast (leaven) is added to a mixture, it…

By Patrick H. Shebeck

June 25, 2023

Twelfth Sunday of the Year A

Lectionary 94: Jer 20 10-13 Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Rom 5:12-15 Matt 10:26-33 Possible preaching themes: Maintaining our mental Health God’s sustaining of the creation The human brain and…

By Adam DeLeon, SJ

June 29, 2023

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Lectionary 591: Acts 12:1-11 Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18 Matt 16:13-19 Possible preaching themes: Having vision from the first reading: Peter has a vision…

By Ann Garrido

July 09, 2023

14th Sunday of the Year A

Lectionary 100: Zech 9:9-10 Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Rom 8:9, 11-13 Matt 11:25-30 Possible preaching themes: The Messiah as one who is humble and brings peace (linking 1st &…

By Con Foley

July 16, 2023

15th Sunday of the Year A

Lectionary 103: Isa 55:10-11 Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 Rom 8:18-23 Matt 13:1-23 Possible preaching themes: How to remain energized in building the kingdom of God despite setbacks, indifference, and…

By Greg Kandra

July 30, 2023

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Lectionary 109: I Kgs 3:5, 7-12 Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130, Rom 8:28-30 Matt 13:44-52 Possible preaching themes: The greatest gift: understanding and empathy (connected to 1 Kings) The…

By Greg Kandra

August 15, 2023

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lectionary 622: Rev 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 1 Cor 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56 Possible preaching themes: Gospel: Mary, Woman on the Move: How the Visitation…

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