Sallie Latkovich, CSJ
Sallie Latkovich, CSJ is the Director of Bible Study and Travel, Director of the Summer Institute, and Adjunct Professor at CTU. She is a Sister of St. Joseph and had previously spent 25 years in the Diocese of Venice in Florida, at Mother of God House of Prayer and at the Rice School for Pastoral Ministry.
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:41-44
Before turning to the readings, it might be helpful to know a bit about the history of this feast. Interestingly enough, Pope Leo XIII initiated the Feast of the Holy Family in 1893, and Pope Benedict XV extended the feast to the universal church in 1921. Leo's well known encyclical, Rerum Novarum on the Rights of Workers, addressed the justice issues of factory workers in the midst of the industrial revolution.
Cry out with joy to the Lord all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness, come before God singing for joy! (Psalm 100: 1-2)
Easter is not over and done with, for our joy in the resurrection and all that it means to us continues to fill us with JOY. The readings we are given to hear remind us that ALLELUIA remains our song, as we contemplate the resurrection of the Christ in new and deeper ways.
Scripture Readings: Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113 1Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11
In Chapter 50 of Isaiah, the prophet says he has been given a well-trained tongue, to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. In this season of Advent, the readings we are given to hear today do indeed have words that rouse feelings and responses in us as we approach the great feast of the Incarnation at Christmas.
- December 12, 2013: I like Advent because it feels more honest
- December 11, 2013: Joy, Patience, and Expectation
- December 5, 2013: The Wolf and the Lamb
- December 3, 2013: Prayer and Action
- November 27, 2013: Wind of Change
- November 22, 2013: Royal Forgiveness
- November 14, 2013: The End of the World As We Know It
- November 7, 2013: Called to Continue Jesus' Mission
