Scripture Reflections
Prepare your heart for Mass and dive deeper into the Bible with reflections on Sunday and feast day readings from Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Franciscan TOR friars.
Episodes
Father Dave challenges us to ask the Lord, “What’s an area in my life where I need to change and be transformed?” Readings from September 27, 2026.
Drawing from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Father Patrick says we should look at the Lord’s abundant generosity in our own lives, rather than compare ourselves to others. Readings from September 20, 2026.
Father Jonathan encourages us to ask the Holy Spirit to help us when we find it hard to forgive. Readings from September 13, 2026.
Father Dave breaks down our misconceptions about love and explains how we can truly love as God does. Readings from September 6, 2026.
Jesus calls us to take up our crosses, but what does that really mean? Father Vincent talks about the challenges of the Christian life—and why following Jesus is worth it. Readings from August 30, 2026.
Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Father Jonathan explains why Peter’s response provides clarity about Jesus’ identity and mission. Readings from August 23, 2026.
Father Dave talks about the power of praying, fasting, and advocating for others before the Lord. Readings from August 16, 2026.
Father Vincent reminds us how Jesus shows up amid the storms and difficulties of our lives. Readings from August 9, 2026.
Father Jonathan talks about how Jesus models for us how to have both a healthy love for self and a selfless love for others. Readings from August 2, 2026.
Even when God seems far away, Father Dave reminds us that God is close to us. Sometimes, we just need to look for him. Readings from July 26, 2026.
Father Vincent Yeager, TOR, explains the three Gospel parables in which Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to the wheat among weeds, mustard seed, and yeast—and what they mean for the Church today.
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In the Gospel, Jesus compares the Word of God to seed and our hearts to different kinds of soil. Father Jonathan invites us to examine our spiritual lives and see where we’re letting rocks or thorns get in the way.
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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, invites each of us to honestly ask, “Am I learning from Jesus?” He gives three tips to be a better student of Jesus Christ.
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Father Vincent Yeager, TOR, talks about why Jesus tells us to love him above all else, even before our closest relationships and our own lives.
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Father Jonathan explains how we can have both a healthy fear of evil and the courage to live in freedom with God.
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Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, reminds us that Jesus' call for laborers for his harvest is not just for the Apostles. It's a call for you to build up the kingdom of God through your authentic witness.
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For the feast of Corpus Christi, Father Patrick Whittle, TOR, challenges us to encounter the Eucharist with greater awe and wonder.
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Father Jonathan talks about the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity and the importance of love.
Readings from May 31, 2026.
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Father Dave wishes you a holy Pentecost from Franciscan University. In this Jubilee Year of St. Francis, he also shares how St. Francis followed the Holy Spirit and how we can do the same.
Readings from May 24, 2026.
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Father Patrick explains how, even when we feel like we don’t have it all figured out, we can still walk in faith and share the Good News.
Readings from May 17, 2026.
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