Friday of the 2nd Week of Eastertide Acts 5:34-42Jn 6:1-15 …you will not only be unable to destroy them… Take a moment and look back at violence around the world over the recent past -- the bombing of a church, kidnapping of priests, or any other acts that have hurt the Christian community. With each... Continue Reading →
30 March, Saturday — God saw that it was good
Dear readers, today, we feature reflections from eight of our regular contributors. We hope you enjoy them as we all prepare for Easter. 1st Reading Gen 1:1-2:2Ps 103(104):1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 God saw that it was good. We are all God's creation, and we are all good. You might be thinking: “Yeah right, definitely not so-and-so who got... Continue Reading →
18 March, Monday — We judge too easily
Monday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62Jn 8:1-11 “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Did she sin? – Yes Did she get caught sinning? – Yes Was she repentant? – Yes It does seem like a perfect ending... Continue Reading →
16 March, Saturday — A lesson in subscribing to, and not prescribing God’s ways
Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent Jer 11:18 -20Jn 7:40-52 ‘…for I have committed my cause to you.’ Today’s first reading focuses on the lament of Jeremiah. It starts with Jeremiah’s predicament. The Lord has warned Jeremiah of the plot by the men of Anathoth, the people of his hometown which is a city... Continue Reading →
15 March, Friday — God’s Appointed Timing
Friday of the 4th Week of Lent Wis 2:1,12-22Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 They would have arrested him then, but because his time had not yet come no one laid a hand on him. Brothers and sisters, Today’s gospel passage is a milestone in the plot to have Jesus killed. Jesus has continued to call out the leaders... Continue Reading →
14 March, Thursday — Finding Approval
Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent Exo 32:7-14Jn 5:31-47 “How can you believe, since you look to one another for approval and are not concerned with the approval that comes from the one God?” This verse from John 5:44 resonates deeply with me, because it reflects my constant struggle with seeking validation from the... Continue Reading →
9 March, Saturday — “To know is to love…”
Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 5:15-6:6Lk 18:9-14 Let us set ourselves to know the Lord… Let’s be honest. How well can we know someone? Even though we may spend most of our lives with somebody, can we honestly say that we know them? Do we know what makes them tick? What triggers... Continue Reading →
8 March, Friday — “Walk with me…”
Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 14:2-10Mk 12:28-34 For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble. Today’s reflection was difficult for me. Nothing really jumped up from the texts, but this line pricked my conscience and made me reflect a little more. Perhaps it... Continue Reading →
7 March, Thursday — A happy family united in God’s love stays together
Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent Jer 7:23-28Lk 11:14-23 “…a household divided against itself collapses.” We recently welcomed a newborn into our family. I’ve never imagined how much smiles, laughter and love a little bundle of joy can bring to my family and me. Every morning, I feel excited because I can see the... Continue Reading →
4 March, Monday — I want to see old rocks and ruins
Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent 2 Kgs 5:1-15Lk 4:24-30 Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. Hallow.com and catholicproductions.com. Just remember these two URLs and I will explain. Naaman, the army general of the King of Aram was a leper. Swallowing his haughty pride, he... Continue Reading →
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