21 Dec – Memorial for St Peter Canisius St. Peter Canisius (1521–1597) was the son of Jacob Canisius, a wealthy burgomeister, and Ægidia van Houweningen, who died shortly after Peter’s birth. He was educated in Cologne, Germany, where he studied art, civil law, and theology. He received a master’s degree by age 19. His closest... Continue Reading →
15 August, Monday — Saved Through Christ
Aug 15 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is taken up body and soul into the glory of Heaven, and with God and in God she is Queen of Heaven and earth. And is she really so remote from us? The contrary is true. Precisely because she is with God... Continue Reading →
22 July, Friday — Healing Ourselves for Humanity
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 →
15 April, Friday – Seeing the face of Jesus
Good Friday Isa 52:13-53;12Heb 4:14-16,5:7-9Jn 18:1-19;42 “I am born for this” We had a death in our extended family this past week. In moments like this, many pause to take stock of life. Re-live memories and good times with loved ones who have been called home, examine our own mortality and priorities. Often pondering our... Continue Reading →
10 February, Thursday — Finding our way back to Him!
10 Feb – Memorial for St. Scholastica, virgin St. Scholastica (480-543) was the twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia. Born to Italian nobility, her mother died in childbirth. She became a nun and led a community of women at Plombariloa near Montecassino. Patron Saint Index From her earliest years, she had been consecrated to God.... Continue Reading →
9 February, Wednesday — “God, this is me checking-in!”
Wednesday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 10:1-10Mk 7:14-23 “For it is from within, from men’s hearts, that evil intentions emerge.” The Heart - root of all evil! Jesus teaches us in today’s Gospel about being mindful of what comes out of our hearts, for it breeds all kinds of vices. Conversely, King... Continue Reading →
23 December, Thursday – Jesus, I need you
Dec 23 – Memorial for St. John of Kanty, presbyter St. John of Kanty (1390-1473) was a Polish country lad. A brilliant student at the University of Krakow, Poland, he became a priest and professor of theology at the University of Krakow, where he was falsely accused and ousted by university rivals. At the age of... Continue Reading →
22 December, Wednesday – Precious Gifts
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent - 22 December 1 Samuel 1:24-28Luke 1:46-56 “Now I make him over to the Lord for the whole of his life. He is made over to the Lord.” As expectant parents back in the days, we were quite specific in terms of the hospital where we would like... Continue Reading →
8 August, Sunday — The Ultimate Superfood
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8Eph 4:30-5:2Jn 6:41-51 “I am the living bread which has come down from heaven” In Chinese culture, it is common to greet one another with the question, “Have you eaten?” in place of “How are you?” It may appear odd for those new to this customary greeting. But... Continue Reading →
29 June, Tuesday – The Lord stands by us and gives us power
Jun 29 – Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, apostles Peter (c.1–64) was a professional fisherman. He was the brother of St. Andrew the Apostle, the man who led him to Christ. Given the name Simon, he was renamed ‘Peter’ (Rock) by Jesus to indicate that Peter would be the rock-like foundation on which the... Continue Reading →
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