Saturday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 1 Mac 6:1-13 Lk 20:27-40 …things had not turned out for him as he had planned Do things ever really turn out exactly as we planned? This week, all our first readings are from Maccabees (the two books in the Holy Bible right before Job). The story of a faithful... Continue Reading →
19 November, Friday – What is first and foremost in your daily routine?
Friday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 1 Mac 4:36-37,52-59Lk 19:45-48 …they rose at dawn and offered a lawful sacrifice... When we rise each morning, we all have a routine – don’t we? It may be a little different on the weekends and holidays, but we have a routine. Our morning ritual -- a variety of things... Continue Reading →
18 November, Thursday – One Degree
Nov 18 – Memorial for the Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul The Basilica of St. Peter is located within the Vatican City. It occupies a unique position as one of the holiest sites and as the greatest of all churches of Christendom. It is the burial site of St. Peter,... Continue Reading →
17 November, Wednesday – Holy Detachment
Nov 17 – Memorial for St. Elizabeth of Hungary, married woman, religious St. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was a princess, the daughter of King Andrew of Hungary, and the great-aunt of St. Elizabeth of Portugal. At the age of 13, she married Prince Louis of Thuringia. She built a hospital at the foot of the mountain on which... Continue Reading →
16 November, Tuesday – Dying a Noble Death
Memorial for St. Gertrude (1256 – 1301/2) Saint Gertrude was born on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 1256, in Eisleben, Thuringia. As a girl, she was educated by the Benedictine nuns at Helfta and was particularly talented at literature and philosophy. Gertrude was confided to the care of Mechtilde, the younger sister of... Continue Reading →
15 November, Monday – Believe in Healing
Nov 15 – Memorial for St. Albert the Great, bishop, religious, doctor St. Albertus (1206-1280) was the son of a military nobleman. A Dominican priest, he taught theology at Colgone and Paris and was the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas. He was an influential teacher, preacher, and administrator, and became the Bishop of Regensburg. He introduced... Continue Reading →
14 November, Sunday – A Little Good, One Day at a Time
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3Heb 10:11-14,18Mk 13:24-32 "But as for that day or hour, no one knows it, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father." Apocalyptical and end-of-the-world themes are particularly difficult to elucidate and reflect on, as seen in today’s Gospel. It is always open to... Continue Reading →
13 November, Saturday – Faithful I Will Be
Saturday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9Lk 18:1-8 Pray continually and never lose heart Today’s gospel reading brings to mind a few other bible verses — ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ 1 Ths 5:16- 18. ‘Be... Continue Reading →
12 November, Friday — The Original Creator
Nov 12 – Memorial for St. Josaphat, bishop, religious, martyr John (1580-1623) had a father who was a municipal counsellor, and a mother who was known for her piety. He was raised in the Orthodox Ruthenian Church which, on 23 Nov 1595, in the Union of Brest, united with the Church of Rome. He was... Continue Reading →
11 November, Thursday — Seeking the Kingdom of God
Nov 11 – Memorial for St. Martin of Tours, bishop St. Martin (316-397) was born to pagan parents. His father was a Roman military officer and tribune. Martin was raised in Pavia, Italy, where he discovered Christianity and became a catechumen in his early teens. He joined the Roman imperia army at the age of 15,... Continue Reading →
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