Category Archives: Scripture

Funeral Lectionary: Psalm 93

Posted on 12 July 2018 by

Well over seven years ago, we blogged on section 347 of the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF). A whole passel of texts sit there outside the Lectionary proper, which, according to the Church, may be “chosen for use in various … Continue reading →

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Funeral Lectionary: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23

Posted on 5 July 2018 by

At Mass this past weekend, the first reading stood out for me. At funerals, I think most people don’t absorb the entire passage being read. Even if it’s read well. Most often a key phrase might stick in the mind. … Continue reading →

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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Wisdom 9:9-11

Posted on 5 June 2018 by

Care for people who are sick and dying has been part of Christianity from the time of Jesus. The Jewish tradition extends centuries into the past from there. The Bible has given solace and meaning to those burdened by illness … Continue reading →

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The Visit

Posted on 31 May 2018 by

  One of the more intriguing depictions of today’s feast is here by the American-born artist Brigid Marlin. Most parishes will probably stop at the first reading from Zechariah and not consider the option from Saint Paul, which reads in … Continue reading →

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6 Plots

Posted on 27 May 2018 by

Interesting BBC Culture article here on the premise forwarded from the University of Vermont that every human story falls into one of six story types. The premise, in brief: The researchers used sentiment analysis to get the data – a … Continue reading →

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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Matthew 8:1-4

Posted on 25 May 2018 by

Care for people who are sick was integral to the public ministry of the Lord. People think of Jesus as a teacher, and certainly texts like the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 through 7) establish this well in our … Continue reading →

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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Psalm 6

Posted on 21 May 2018 by

One of the rarest Psalms in the Catholic liturgy is the 6th. You have to look deep into the Lectionary, to the ritual Mass for Anointing of the Sick, to find it. In the Liturgy of the Hours, one appearance … Continue reading →

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