Wednesday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Jon 4:1–11Lk 11:1-4 “But the Lord asked, “Have you reason to be angry?”” How many of us know someone like Jonah? Despite being almost 3,000 years ago, it appears that human character has changed little. Jonah sounds like a child throwing his toys out of his pram, just... Continue Reading →
26 September, Friday — Who Do You Say You Are?
Sep 26 – Memorial for Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs Sts. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians who accepted no payment. Their charity brought many to Christ. Although they were tortured during the persecutions of Diocletian, the two suffered no injury. Patron Saint Index Hag 1:15,2:9Lk 9:18-22 “But you,” he said “who do you... Continue Reading →
19 September, Friday — On Competition
Sep 19 – Memorial for St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr St. Januarius (d. 305) was arrested on account of his profession of the Christian religion during persecution of Christians. He was cast into the fiery furnace, through which he passed wholly unharmed. On the following day, along with a number of fellow martyrs, he was... Continue Reading →
21 August, Thursday — Checklists
Aug 21 – Memorial for St. Pius X, pope St. Pius X (1835-1914) encouraged frequent Holy Communion. He reformed the liturgy, promoted clear and simple homilies, and brought Gregorian chant back to services. He also reorganised the Roman curia, the administrative elements of the Church, and worked against the modern antagonism of the state against... Continue Reading →
20 August, Wednesday — Favourites
Aug 20 – Memorial for St. Bernard, abbot, doctor St. Bernard (1090-1153) founded and led a monastery which had over 700 monks and 160 daughter houses. He revised and reformed the Cistercians, and was advisor to, and admonisher of, King Louis the Fat and King Louis the Young, and spiritual advisor to Pope Eugenius III,... Continue Reading →
3 June, Tuesday — Running the Good Race
Tuesday of the 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 20:17-27Jn 17:1-11 “But life to me is not a thing to waste words on, provided that when I finish my race I have carried out the mission the Lord Jesus gave me — and that was to bear witness to the Good News of God’s grace.” My... Continue Reading →
28 May, Wednesday — Can We Handle the Truth?
Wednesday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 17:15,22-18:1Jn 16:12-15 “I still have many things to say to you, but they would be too much for you now. But when the spirit of truth comes, he will lead you to the complete truth...” Jesus is all about the Truth, the Way, the Life. When he came and started spreading the... Continue Reading →
22 May, Thursday — Resetting for Peace
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 →
21 May, Wednesday — The Gardener
May 21 – Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions St. Cristóbal Magallanes Jara was born in the state of Jalisco in Mexico, in 1869. He was ordained priest at the age of 30, and became parish priest of his home town of Totatiche. He took a special interest in the evangelization of the local indigenous Huichol... Continue Reading →
25 April, Friday — Do You Remember?
Easter FridayActs 4:1-12Jn 21:1-14 Jesus showed himself again to his disciples. Each year, Lent brings challenges but this year, I seemed to be more aware of them, and I called out to God a lot more. These were some of the longest days, and I often questioned if I had what it took to get... Continue Reading →
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