Echoing God’s Word

Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary 

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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - January 9, 2023

Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 - God’s servant will bring sight to the blind. 
Acts 10:34-38 - God has anointed Jesus of Nazareth as Messiah and Lord.
Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father.

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 15, 2023

Isaiah 49:3-6 - God uses One who was rejected to bring salvation.
1 Corinthians 1:1-3 - We have been called into fellowship with Christ.
John 1:29-34 - Jesus is the Lamb who will be sacrificed for us.

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 22, 2023

Isaiah 8:23-9:3 - God’s light will shine in places of darkness. 
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Christians are called to perfect unity. 
Matthew 4:12-23 - Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee. 

Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 29, 2023

Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 - Safety can be found only in humility and justice.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - God chooses the lowly to show forth his power.
Matthew 5:1-12a -Righteousness comes from dependence on God.

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 5, 2023

Isaiah 58:7-10 - Showing compassion is like a light shining in the dark. 
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - God’s wisdom does not rest on human intelligence. 
Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and light do not exist for their own sake.          

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 12, 2023

Sirach 15:15-20 - Sin is our fault, not God’s. 
1 Corinthians 2:6-10 - God’s wisdom is given to us through the Spirit. 
Matthew 5:17-37 - Jesus restores the spiritual meaning of the Law.

Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 19, 2023

Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18 - God invites his people to holiness and love. 
1 Corinthians 3:16-23 - Living in humility and harmony gives wisdom. 
Matthew 5:38-48 - Jesus calls us to forgiveness and non-violence. 

First Sunday of Lent - February 26, 2023

Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 - The human race rebels against God. 
Romans 5:12-19 - Disobedience of Adam; Obedience of Christ. 
Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus defines his mission through testing. 

Second Sunday of Lent - March 5, 2023

Genesis 12:1-4 - God calls Abraham to make of him a blessing. 
2 Timothy 1:8-10 - God calls us in Christ to life everlasting. 
Matthew 17:1-9 - The light of divine life shines through Jesus.