Jul 31 – Memorial for St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest St. Ignatius (1491-1556) was wounded in the leg by a cannonball at the siege of Pampeluna on 20 May 1521, an injury that left him partially crippled for life. During his recuperation the only books he had access to were The Golden Legend, a collection... Continue Reading →
30 July, Thursday — Who am I to judge?
Jul 30 – Memorial for St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor An adult convert, St. Peter (406-450) fought paganism and heresy, enforced reforms, and built several churches and ornate altars in his see. A preacher with outstanding language skills, he was given the name ‘Chrysologus’, referring to his ‘golden word’. 176 of his sermons have... Continue Reading →
29 July, Wednesday — The resurrection and the life
Jul 29 – Memorial for Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus St Martha Jesus liked to stay at the house of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, his friends at Bethany, when he was in Judaea. One of these visits has ever remained dear to Christian memory. On that occasion Martha, busily serving the Master, asked Him to... Continue Reading →
28 July, Tuesday — The Harvest Will Come
Tuesday of Week 17 in Ordinary Time Jer 14:17-22Mt 13:36-43 “…the harvest is the end of the world.” When Jesus explains this parable, He does not focus on the weeds. He points, instead, to the harvest. The harvest is certain. The Son of Man Himself will send His angels to separate the wheat from the... Continue Reading →
27 July, Monday — From Seed To Shelter
Monday of Week 17 in Ordinary Time Jer 13:1-11Mt 13:31-35 “It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest shrub of all…” When Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed and to yeast, He reminds us that God often works through the smallest of... Continue Reading →
26 July, Sunday — Decluttering
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12Rm 8:28-30Mt 13:44-52 "I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you…" In today’s first reading, God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask what you would like me to give you.” Solomon could have asked for wealth, power, or a long life. Instead, he asked... Continue Reading →
25 July, Saturday — God’s graces multiply our thanks
Jul 25 – Feast of St. James, Apostle St. James (died 44) was the first Apostle to be martyred. He preached in Samaria, Judea, and Spain. His work in Spain, and the housing of his relics there, led to his patronage of the country and all things Spanish. Like all men of renown, many stories... Continue Reading →
24 July, Friday — Preparing the ground
Jul 24 – Memorial for St. Charbel Makhluf, Priest St. Charbel was a Lebanese monk, born in a small mountain village and ordained in 1858. Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he spent the last twenty-three years of his life as a hermit. Despite temptations to wealth and comfort, St. Charbel taught the value of... Continue Reading →
23 July, Thursday — Abide in Me
Jul 23 – Memorial for St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious Coming from a noble yet religious background, St. Bridget (1302-1373) was friend and counsellor to many priests and theologians of her day. As chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Blanche of Namur, she counselled and guided the Queen and King Magnus II. She was harassed by others... Continue Reading →
22 July, Wednesday — A Love Supreme
Jul 22 – Memorial for St. Mary Magdalene There is actually very little solid information about her, and both scholars and traditions differ on the interpretation of what we do know. She was a friend and follower of Jesus. Filled with sorrow over her sin, she anointed Christ, washed his feet with her hair. He... Continue Reading →
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