Scripture Reflections News Today

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Praising the Lord for his many gifts is fundamental to authentic faith, writes Msgr. Joseph Prio.

The familiar words of the Lord’s own prayer reveal a power that leads us directly to the heart of God, writes Father Christopher Moriconi.

Having conquered sin and death, Jesus feeds his Apostles by the seashore, inviting them to love and serve him through lives of witness to his mercy.

Seminarian Jacob Sanz shares with Inside CatholicPhilly.com how the Gospel parable of the barren fig tree reminds us to embrace dying to ourselves, so that we can live in a new way.

In the context of the war in Ukraine, Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that God enters into the dark side of the human condition and helps to lead us through it -- a victory of good over evil.

The seemingly simple acts of kindness we do each day prepare us to extend forgiveness to others in extraordinary ways, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sundays readings for Mass.

From the beginning of Jesus ministry he met with acceptance but also with threats on his life. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how Jesus relationship of trust and love with the Father strengthens him, and us.

Scripture Reflections by members of the Seattle University Community

The Temple in Jerusalem was first built by King Solomon in the 10th century before Christ. The Temple held the Ark of the Covenant in its inner most spot called the Holy of Holies. God was worshiped in the Temple every day. During the year various sacrifices and offerings were made to God in the Temple. Once a year the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make a special atonement offering for the forgiveness of sins; this day was observed as the Day of Atonement. In 587 BC the Babyloni...