Saturday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time Jude 1:17,20-25Mk 11:27-33 You must use your most holy faith as your foundation and build on that, praying in the Holy Spirit… I firmly believe that a solid foundation is the key to everything -- be it to build a successful career, to create lasting friendships, to enjoy... Continue Reading →
29 May, Friday — Sharing is caring
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 →
27 May, Wednesday — Who wants to be first
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, Tuesday — Joy R Us
May 26 – Memorial for St. Philip Neri, Priest St. Philip Neri (1515-1595) came from a poor family, though he was related to Italian nobility. His father, Francisco Neri, worked as a notary. Philip’s brother died in childhood, but his two sisters, Caterina and Elisabetta survived. He was a pious youth, and was taught humanities... Continue Reading →
23 May, Saturday — Trusting God’s Justice
Saturday of 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 28:16-20,30-31Jn 21:20-25 “…what does it matter to you? You are to follow me.” How do we respond when we are falsely accused or misunderstood? How do we react when lies, gossip, or half-truths are spread about us or about the people we love? These moments reveal something profound... Continue Reading →
21 May, Thursday — Courage in the face of uncertainty
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 →
20 May, Wednesday — What We Give Outlives Us
May 20 – Memorial for St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest St. Bernadine (1381-1444) was a Friar Minor, a priest, an itinerant preacher, and a theological writer. His preaching skills were so great and the conversions so numerous, that he has become associated with all areas of speaking, advertising, public relations, etc. Bernadine’s charismatic preaching filled... Continue Reading →
19 May, Tuesday — Where Eternal Life Truly Begins
Tuesday of 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 20:7-27Jn 17:1-11 “And eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” I am writing this reflection in Rome, the Eternal City. Here, the ancient and the modern exist beside one another so naturally that you almost stop noticing... Continue Reading →
17 May, Sunday — Will you choose to stay?
7th Sunday of Eastertide Acts 1:12-14 Jn 17:1-11 All these joined in continuous prayer… Have you ever wondered, like me, about today’s first reading from Acts? Why was Luke so intentional about naming the apostles one by one? At first glance, it might seem like an unnecessary detail and even, an overkill. He could have,... Continue Reading →
16 May, Saturday — Africa, The First Christian Continent
Saturday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 18:23-28Jn 16:23-28 He was an eloquent man, with a sound knowledge of the scriptures… A popular joke states that whenever America is at war, it is God’s way of teaching geography to Americans. I am sure everyone now knows where the Strait of Hormuz and Iran are. ... Continue Reading →
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