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 →
15 May, Friday — Will There Be Peace?
Friday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 18:9-18Jn 16:20-23 …no one will even attempt to hurt you. “Do not be afraid, go on speaking, for I am with you.” The Lord spoke these powerful words to St Paul in a vision when he was in Corinth. Going forth fearlessly, Paul then taught the word... Continue Reading →
11 May, Monday — Let us have an open heart to accept and courage to act
Monday of the 6th Week of Eastertide Acts 16:11-15Jn 15:26-16:4 “I have told you all this that your faith may not be shaken.” Today’s first reading had me reflecting on my own journey. When Lydia listened to St Paul, she must have been ready and willing so that the Lord opened her heart to accept... Continue Reading →
9 May, Saturday — “The choice is yours…”
Saturday of the 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 16:1-10Jn 15:18-21 “…because my choice withdrew you from the world…” We make many choices every day. From the time our alarms sound in the morning, we make a choice to hit the snooze button or to get up and get ready for the day. Throughout the day,... Continue Reading →
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