Dec 4 – Memorial for St. John Damascene, priest, doctor of the Church St. John Damascene was born in Damascus about 675. After holding public office for a time, he withdrew to the monastery of Sabas near Jerusalem. He wrote ‘The Fount of Wisdom’, in which he presented a comprehensive teaching on Christian doctrine, which had... Continue Reading →
3 December, Thursday — Our House
Dec 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier, presbyter, religious, missionary (Principal Patron of Foreign Missions) St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a nobleman from the Basque region. He studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. He was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who convinced him... Continue Reading →
2 December, Wednesday — When God pities us
Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 25:6-10Mt 15:29-37 “I feel sorry for all these people...” In Calcutta lies an old, derelict, defunct temple dedicated to the Hindu god Kali -- the god of death and destruction. In this temple, blood rituals, including human sacrifices, were conducted. This was the property the Indian government accorded to Mother Teresa when she... Continue Reading →
1 December, Tuesday — Not by the example of our power, but by the power of our example
Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Is 11:1-10Lk 10:21-24 He does not judge by appearances, he gives no verdict on hearsay, but judges the wretched with integrity, and with equity gives a verdict for the poor of the land. My reflection today is set against the backdrop of the US Elections. An event happening... Continue Reading →
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