Tuesday of Week 10 in Ordinary Time 2 Cor 1:18-22Mt 5:13-16 Remember it is God himself who assures us all... There exists in modern parlance, a term -- 'situationship' -- which is a situation where both parties are in a relationship, but without the associated norms and expectations of being in one. Perhaps this stems... Continue Reading →
9 June, Monday — The Greatest Defender
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church The Blessed Virgin Mary has been given the title of Mother of the Church since she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church, and she became the Mother of the redeemed people before her Son had given up the spirit on the Cross. Pope Paul... Continue Reading →
3 May, Saturday — Purpose of the Christian
May 3 – Feast of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles St. Philip was a disciple of St. John the Baptist, and a convert. He was one of the Twelve Apostles, and brought St. Nathanael to Christ. He was a confidant of Jesus. Little is known about him, but scriptural episodes give the impression of a... Continue Reading →
13 April, Sunday — Triumph or Tragedy?
Palm Sunday Isa 50:4-7Phi 2:6-11Lk 22:14-23:56 The greatest among you must behave as if he were the youngest, the leader if he were the one who serves It has been said that "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." This statement seems very true, and it does appear to be the case. Each one of... Continue Reading →
1 March, Saturday — Re-creating our encounter with Jesus
Saturday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 17:1-13Mk 10:13-16 I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it I enjoy attending First Holy Communion Mass in my parish because it allows me to see the joy of children receiving Jesus for the... Continue Reading →
28 February, Friday — Friendship based on God’s love
Friday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 6:5-17Mk 10:1-12 Whoever fears the Lord makes true friends, for as a man is, so is his friend. Social media preys on our insecurities and desire to be part of a community. They show us who are our mutual friends and how we have common interests. They... Continue Reading →
28 January, Tuesday — The humble ox
28 Jan – Memorial for St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was the son of the Count of Aquino. He was born in the family castle in Lombardy near Naples, Italy. He was educated by Benedictine monks at Monte Cassino, and at the University of Naples. He secretly... Continue Reading →
2 January, Thursday — A Generous Heart
2 Jan – Memorial for Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, bishops St. Basil the Great (329-379) was a noble by birth. His parents and four of his nine siblings were canonized, including St. Gregory of Nyssa. He was the grandson of St. Marcina the Elder. As a youth, he was noted for organizing... Continue Reading →
1 January, Wednesday — Trust in Mary
1 Jan – Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is celebrated on Jan 1, the Octave Day of Christmas (i.e. 8th day after Christmas). It is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. The title ‘Mother of God’ is a western derivation from the Greek... Continue Reading →
26 December, Thursday — Dying to live
Dec 26 – Feast of St. Stephen, protomartyr St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. A deacon and a preacher, all we know of him is related in the Acts of the Apostles. While preaching the gospel in the streets, angry Jews who believed his message to be blasphemy dragged him outside the city, and... Continue Reading →
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