Friday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 4: 1-6Lk 12: 54-59 I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the spirit by the peace that... Continue Reading →
20 October, Thursday — Knowing the truth
Thursday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 3:14-21Lk 12:49-53 “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!” I have to admit that today’s gospel was quite a challenge to read and reflect on. How could Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and whom the prophets spoke... Continue Reading →
19 October, Wednesday — Knowing God
Oct 19 – Memorial for Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, martyrs; Memorial for St. Paul of the Cross, Priest St. John de Brebeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit. He wanted to enter the priesthood since young, but his health was so bad there were doubts he could make it. His posting... Continue Reading →
18 October, Tuesday — Being unprepared for the journey
Oct 18 – Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist St. Luke (d. 74) was born to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave. He was one of the earliest converts, and a physician studying in Antioch and Tarsus. He probably travelled as a ship’s doctor, and many charitable societies of physicians are named after him.... Continue Reading →
17 October, Monday — The spark of life
Oct 17 – Memorial for St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr St. Ignatius (c. 50–107) was a convert from paganism to Christianity. He succeeded Peter as bishop of Antioch, Syria. He served during persecution of Domitian. During the persecution of Trajan, he was ordered to be taken to Rome to be killed by wild... Continue Reading →
16 October, Sunday — Fighting a Winning Battle
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 17:8-132 Tim 3:14-4:2Lk 18:1-8 But Moses' arms grew heavy, so they took a stone and put it under him and on this he sat, Aaron and Hur supporting his arms, one on one side, one on the other; and his arms remained firm till sunset. Tired hands, tired arms,... Continue Reading →
15 October, Saturday — Wisdom discerns what is best for us
Oct 15 – Memorial for St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor Also known as Teresa of Avila, Teresa of Jesus (1515–1582) was born to the Spanish nobility, the daughter of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda and Dona Beatriz. She grew up reading the lives of the saints, and playing at ‘hermit’ in the garden.... Continue Reading →
14 October, Friday – Can you see me?
Oct 14 – Memorial for St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr St. Callistus (d. 223) was born a slave, owned by Carpophorus, a Christian in the household of Caesar. His master entrusted a large sum to Callistus to open a bank, which took in several deposits, made several loans to people who refused to pay... Continue Reading →
13 October, Thursday – Saying ‘Yes!’
Thursday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Eph 1:1-10Lk 11:47-54 He chose us in Christ By the time you read this reflection, I would have celebrated another birthday. Six years ago, my better half threw me a huge surprise birthday party, with the help of some close friends. Quite frankly, I was happy to let... Continue Reading →
12 October, Wednesday – Fruit of the earth, work of human hands
Wednesday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Gal 5:18-25Lk 11:42-46 What the Spirit brings is very different: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness,gentleness and self-control There was a vacant pot of soil in my family’s apartment corridor garden. Once, after eating a delightfully sweet blood orange, I decided to lay two seeds in the... Continue Reading →
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