The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Catholic Mass

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Exodus 24:3-8, Hebrews 9:11-15, Mark 14:12-16, 22-26. The post Through the Liturgy of the Catholic Mass, God Gives Us Himself (The Solemnity of Corpus Christi – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17. The post The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass Inspires Us to Love Without Barriers (Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Med...

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 9:26-31, 1 John 3:18-24, John 15:1-8. The post The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass Forms Us to be Preachers (Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 4:8-12, 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18. The post The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass Reminds Us of Our Purpose as Sheep (Fourth Sunday of Easter – Year B) first appeared on Saint Dominic's Media .

A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, 1 John 2:1-5, Luke 24:35-48. The post The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass and the Sacraments are the Very Essence of the Divine Promise (Third Sunday of Easter – Year B) first appeared on Sa...

In this essay on the Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass, David L. Gray discusses the importance of Divine Mercy Sunday, linking it to the need for divine grace in having victory over the immoral moral inertia, akin to the law of inertia in physics. He emphasizes confession's role and the priest as a mediator, highlighting the necessity of seeking God's mercy for spiritual growth. The post Th...

David L. Gray reflects on the transition from the old covenant to a new one through Christ's redemptive suffering as discussed in the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent - Year B: Jeremiah's prophecy of a new covenant, Christ’s call to embrace suffering, and how the Catholic Mass allows us to participate in Christ’s Passion, uniting us with His redemptive work. He contrasts the plea for delivera...

David L. Gray reflects on the Lenten readings, emphasizing that God's persistence in not giving up on humanity is evident in the Catholic Mass, where we receive 'marpē', a term for healing cure from scripture. The readings discuss God using even a pagan king for His people's redemption, illustrating that through proper liturgical worship, we are healed and sent forth to act as healing ambassadors...

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 .

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...

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 .