Dec 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier, presbyter, religious, missionary (Principal Patron of Foreign Missions) St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a nobleman from the Basque region. He studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. He was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who convinced... Continue Reading →
2 December, Tuesday — I believe because I have faith
Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 11:1-10Lk 10:21-24 Many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it In today’s gospel reading from Luke 10, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, said “I bless you, Father, Lord of... Continue Reading →
1 December, Monday — “I believe, Lord.”
Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 4:2-6Mt 8:5-1 “I tell you solemnly, nowhere in Israel have I found faith like this.” Have you watched the Netflix hit series ‘The Chosen’? Set in 1st Century Galilee, the show chronicles the adult life of Jesus. Season 1 was released in April 2019. It starts with... Continue Reading →
30 November, Sunday — Walking in the Light of the Lord
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we welcome a new contributor, Julia. Having lived all her life believing in the gods of ‘me, myself and I’; she was able to achieve her desires for material possessions, rewards that she thought would bring happiness and joy. Yet, they always left her with an emptiness and... Continue Reading →
27 November, Thursday — He endures forever
Tuesday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Dan 6:12-28Lk 21:20-28 “He is the living God, he endures forever….” Our God is a powerful God. And as the Prophet Daniel tells us today, "He is the living God, he endures forever..." I've had the privilege and blessing of hearing numerous stories of how God has intervened... Continue Reading →
20 November, Thursday — Steadfast Faith
Thursday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 1 Mac 2:15-29Lk 19:41-44 ‘…we will not swerve from our own religion either to right or to left.’ In today’s reading, Mattathias is asked to set an example by offering a sacrifice to pagan gods. In return, he is promised wealth and the prestigious title of “Friend of the King.”... Continue Reading →
19 November, Wednesday — What I Do With What the Gifts He Gave Me
Wednesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 7:1,20-31 Lk 19:11-28 “I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more…” Brothers and sisters, in the Parable of the talents, Jesus says, “…to everyone who has will be given more.” It is a reminder that what we do with the gifts we have... Continue Reading →
18 November, Tuesday — Climbing to see Jesus
Tuesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 6:18-31 Lk 19:1-10 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way. Brothers and sisters, Zacchaeus was anxious to see Jesus. But he was too short, and the crowd blocked his view. So he... Continue Reading →
10 November, Monday — Forgiveness: The Flicker of Hope For Hearts to Change in Christ’s Grace
Nov 10 – Memorial for St. Leo the Great, pope, doctor St. Leo (c.400 – 461) was born of Italian nobility. He was a strong student, especially in scripture and theology. As a priest, he was an eloquent writer and homilist. He was pope from 440-461 during the time of the invasion of Attila the... Continue Reading →
7 November, Friday — Spreading the Gospel by Any Means
Friday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Rm 15:14-21Lk 16:1-8 “…bringing the Good News from God to the pagans…” It is always a good time to spread the Gospel, and often it does not even require quoting scripture or thumping a Bible. In a nuanced but significant way, evangelisation is different from proselytisation. Evangelisation creates... Continue Reading →
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