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David L. Gray reflects on the Third Sunday in Lent readings, discussing how Christianity may seem simplistic or harsh to non-believers. Through Scripture, from God's commandments to Christ's actions, people are challenged to confront their sins and misconceptions of freedom. Lent, Gray emphasizes, is a time for deepening our relationship with God, particularly through the Mass, where we encounter...

In this Lenten reflection, Catholic author David L. Gray discusses the embodiment of trust and fearlessness in God's will, as exemplified by Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis. He suggests that the liturgy prepares the faithful to hear God's voice, be present, and offer all to Him, just as Abraham did. The writings of Paul and the Gospel's account of the Transfiguration support this call...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday in Lent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Genesis 9:8-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 12:1-5. The post The Liturgy of the Mass Teaches Us How to Rejoice in the Love of God (1st Sunday of Lent – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, Mark 1:40-45. The post We are All Lepers who the Liturgy and the Sacraments Heal Through Communion (6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B) first appear...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Job 7:1-4, 6-7, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23, Mark 1:29-39. The post The Liturgy of the Mass is Making Us Into Slaves, Not Friends to Christ Jesus (5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B) first appeared...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Mark 1:21-28. The post Our Liturgical Communion with the Word of God (4th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20. The post Through the Liturgy, God Blesses Us By Making Us a Blessing for Others (3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B) first appeared on Saint Domi...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19, 1 Corinthians 5:13c-15a, 17-20, John 1:35-42. The post Call, Response, and Procession are the Keys to Living a Liturgical Life (2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B) first appeare...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. The post The Liturgical Life of Saint Joseph, Father of the Holy Family (Feast of the Holy Family of JMJ) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Open to access this content The post Other Liturgical Celebrations (Paragraphs 1667 – 1690 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church w/ David L. Gray) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings at Mass for Christmas Day. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. The post The Liturgical Paradox of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16, Romans 16:25-27, and Luke 1:26-38. The post The Liturgy of the Mass is Guiding Us Into the Promise Made to King David (Fourth Sunday of Advent – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic...

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11, Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 The post The Liturgy of the Mass is our Most Certain Path to Joy (Third Sunday of Advent – Year B) first appeared on Saint...

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8. The post The Three Ways John the Waymaker Liturgically Prepared for the Advent of the Lord (Second Sunday of Advent – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the First Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19, and 64:2-7, 1 Corinthians 1:3-7, Mark 13:33-37. The post The Liturgy of the Mass is the Hope of Parousia and Anemeno Fulfilled (First Sunday of Advent – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's M...

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time (The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28, Matthew 25:31-46. The post The Liturgy is Christ Jesus Taking Responsibility for Us (The Solemn...

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 13, Matthew 25:14-30. The post The Liturgy is a Type of Mother Who Instructs Us (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time) – Year A first appeared on Saint Dominic's M...

Open to access this content The post God’s Salvation Law and Grace (Part III, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church w/ David L. Gray) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Open to access this content The post The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Paragraphs 1601 – 1666 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church w/ David L. Gray) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Open to access this content The post The Sacrament of Holy Orders (Paragraphs 1536-1600 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church w/ David L. Gray) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Wisdom 6:12-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 13, Matthew 25:1-13. The post The Call to Pursue Wisdom Outside of Liturgical Worship (32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time) – Year A first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13, Matthew 23:1-12. The post The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass is Our Way Home (31st Sunday of Ordinary Time) – Year A first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10, Matthew 22:34-40. The post The Liturgy Equips Us to Love the Least Among Us (30th Sunday of Ordinary Time) – Year A first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b, Matthew 22:15-21. The post The Liturgy Teaches Us Who Created Us and Why He Created Us (29th Sunday of Ordinary Time) – Year A first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

Come and pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary The post The Luminous Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .