5Oct2013 Read more 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2013 Fr. Lawrence discusses the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the C Cycle of the Lectionary for Sunday Mass. Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Saturday, October 5, 2013 1606
3Oct2013 Read more Take Nothing for the Journey Each of the synoptic Gospels presents us with the picture of Jesus sending his disciples out to preach, to heal, and to expel demons. Each of the synoptic Gospels records that Jesus asked them to do this with little else than what they were wearing and with no concern for money or reward. By now we are quite used to hearing the words of Jesus: Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Thursday, October 3, 2013 1587
2Oct2013 Read more My Guardian Dear Today's liturgical observance is called a "privileged memorial." There are, I believe, some thirteen such days in the liturgical calendar. A privileged memorial enjoys its own special Liturgy of the Hours as well as a specific Gospel passage that takes the place of the ordinarily continuous reading of the Gospel (in this case, the Gospel of St. Luke). Just a few days ago would have been... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Wednesday, October 2, 2013 1683
1Oct2013 Read more Judgment I have written of the importance of Luke 9:51 on several occasions. This verse marks the beginning of the second part of St. Luke's Gospel. Scripture scholars refer to Luke 3:1 through Luke 9:50 as the Galilean ministry. With today's reading, we embark on the "journey to Jerusalem" where Jesus will lay down his life for the sake of our salvation. Everything from this point on must be read... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1652
30Sep2013 Read more Fidelity The first reading for today's Eucharist comes to us from the prophet Zechariah. Though the book of this prophet seems to bear the imprint of more than one writer, it can probably be safely said that it was written during the exile or Babylonian captivity. The reading today speaks of the centrality of Jerusalem and the restoration of that city that God has in mind. The reading ends... Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. / Monday, September 30, 2013 1853