May 31 – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary This day is called the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary because on it, Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, whom, as the angel had told her, God had blessed with a son in her old age. Patron Saint Index Zep 3:14-16Lk 1:39-56 …he... Continue Reading →
30 May, Thursday — Humility Revisited
Thursday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time 1 Pet 2:2-5,9-12Mk 10:46-52 “Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me.” Today’s readings really spoke to me, especially when I looked at the behaviour of Bartimaeus (which isn’t his name -- 'Bartimaeus' means “the son of Timaeus”) Last year at this time, I had been struggling for... Continue Reading →
29 May, Wednesday — If Only We Knew the Full Price
May 29 -- Memorial of St Paul VI, Pope Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in August 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches,... Continue Reading →
28 May, Tuesday — Our Reward
Tuesday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time 1 Pet 1:10-16Mk 10:28-31 “Many who are first will be last, and the last, first.” Many times I’ve come across sayings such as “if Jesus were to appear in front of me…” or “if I’m able to see a miracle, I will change my life…”. I’m not sure... Continue Reading →
27 May, Monday — Eternal Life
May 27 – Memorial for St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop St. Augustine (d. 605) was a monk and abbot of St. Andrew’s abbey in Rome. He was sent by Pope Gregory the Great with 40 brother monks, including St. Lawrence of Canterbury, to evangelize the British Isles in 597. Before he reached the islands, terrifying... Continue Reading →
26 May, Sunday — Have mercy on those who doubt.
May 26 -- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Deu 4:32-34,39-40Rm 8:14-17Mt 28:16-20 When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. In today’s Gospel reading, the eleven disciples journeyed to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When Jesus appeared to them, they worshiped Him, “but... Continue Reading →
25 May, Saturday — Trust in God’s mercy and be afraid of nothing in His arms
May 25 – Memorial for St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Worker; Memorial for St. Gregory VII, Pope; Memorial for St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin St. Bede (672-735) was born around the time England was finally, completely Christianized. He was raised from age seven in the abbey of Sts. Peter and Paul at Wearmouth-Jarrow,... Continue Reading →
24 May, Friday — Turning temptations to complain into opportunities to sanctify ourselves
Friday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Jas 5:9-12Mk 10:1-12 Do not make complaints against one another… A few years ago, I was in a short relationship with a guy. Eventually, we broke up after a few months because we were not a good fit in terms of beliefs, lifestyle, and values. But when I... Continue Reading →
23 May, Thursday — Addressing Temptation
Thursday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Jas 5:1-6Mk 9:41-50 And if your eye should cause you to sin, tear it out; it is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye... I had originally found today’s Gospel passage unsettling and fear-inducing because I had read it literally. Fortunately, I... Continue Reading →
22 May, Wednesday — Impermanence
May 22 – Memorial for St. Rita of Cascia, Religious St. Rita (1386-1457) was the daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti, a couple known as the Peacemakers of Jesus; they had Rita late in life. From her early youth, Rita visited the Augustinian nuns at Cascia, Italy, and showed interest in a religious life. However,... Continue Reading →
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