31 Jan – Memorial for St. John Bosco, priest St. John Bosco (1815-1888) was the son of Venerable Margaret Bosco. His father died when he was just two years old, and as soon as he was old enough to do odd jobs, he did so for extra money for his family. Bosco would go to... Continue Reading →
30 January, Tuesday — Just a Little Faith
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we welcome back Nicholas Lee, a father of two. After a long break, he is back to writing for us; hopefully with a renewed lens and perspective in life and of the faith. He is currently not serving in any ministry, but is (hopefully) dedicated to a lifelong... Continue Reading →
29 January, Monday – The Violent Darkness
Monday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time 2 Sam 15:13-14, 30;16;5-13Mk 5:1-20 With that, the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs, and the herd of about two thousand pigs charged down the cliff into the lake, and there they were drowned. I am a huge fan of the American TV series 'Supernatural'.... Continue Reading →
28 January, Sunday – Don’t Shoot The Messenger
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Deu 18:15-201 Cor 7:32-35Mk 1:21-28 I say this only to help you, not to put a halter around your neck, but simply to make sure that everything is as it should be, and that you give your undivided attention to the Lord. When I was in my teens and early... Continue Reading →
27 January, Saturday — Trusting in Faith
27 Jan – Memorial for St. Angela Merici, virgin St. Angela Merici (1474-1540) became a Franciscan tertiary at the age of 15. She received a vision telling her that she would inspire devout women in their vocation. In Crete, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return... Continue Reading →
26 January, Friday — Be a better version of myself today
26 Jan – Memorial for Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops St. Timothy (d. 97) was the son of a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. He was converted to Christianity by St. Paul around the year 47. He was a partner, assistant and close friend of Paul. He was a missionary as well, and... Continue Reading →
25 January, Thursday — I want to be a Christian
25 Jan – Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul St. Paul (3-65) was a Jewish Talmudic student and a Pharisee. He was a tent-maker by trade. Saul the Jew hated and persecuted Christians as heretical, even assisting at the stoning of St. Stephen the Martyr. On his way to Damascus to arrest another group... Continue Reading →
24 January, Wednesday — True Friendship
24 Jan – Memorial for St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was born in a castle to a well-placed family. His parents intended him to become a lawyer, enter politics, and carry on the family line and power. He studied at La Roche, Annecy, Clermont College... Continue Reading →
23 January, Tuesday — Discerning God’s plan
Tuesday of Week 3 in Ordinary Time 2 Sam 6:12-15,17-19Mk 3:31-35 "Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother." There are times where I hear some people use the phrase, "may it be God's will that I get this opportunity". I do enjoy hearing this phrase, but sometimes... Continue Reading →
22 January, Monday — Stay in your lane
22 Jan – Memorial for St. Vincent, deacon and martyr St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) was a friend of St. Valerius of Saragossa in Spain, and served as his deacon. He was imprisoned and tortured in Valencia, some of it by burning on a gridiron, for his faith. He converted the jailor and was... Continue Reading →
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