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 →
6 May, Wednesday — We’re neither rosemary nor basil plants
Wednesday of the 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 15:1-6Jn 15:1-8 “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Have you ever seen a branch living on its own after falling from the vine? Perhaps some plants come to mind, like basil, rosemary, or mint. Such plants can grow from cuttings and survive independently. It’s very... Continue Reading →
5 May, Tuesday — Bringing The Wounds of Our Hearts to the Risen Christ
Tuesday of the 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 14:19-28Jn 14:27-31 “…my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give…” When you hear or see the word ‘healing’, what is the first image that comes to mind? Is it one where people cry and are slain in the Holy Spirit during a healing... Continue Reading →
2 May, Saturday — Show me the money!
May 2 – Memorial for St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor St. Athanasius (c.295) studied the classics and theology in Alexandria, Egypt. He was a deacon, secretary, and student of Bishop Alexander of Alexandria. He attended the Council of Nicaea in 325 where he fought for the defeat of Arianism and the acceptance of the divinity... Continue Reading →
1 May, Friday — Humble Hands, Holy Work
May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker St. Joseph (d. 1st century) was a descendant of the House of David. He was a layman, a builder by trade; traditionally a carpenter, but may have been a stone worker. He was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the foster and adoptive... Continue Reading →
29 April, Wednesday — Chosen and Called
29 Apr – Memorial for St. Catherine of Siena, virgin & doctor St. Catherine (1347-1380) was the youngest child in a large family. At the age of six, she had a vision in which Jesus appeared and blessed her. Her parents wanted her to marry, but she became a Dominican tertiary. She was a mystic... Continue Reading →
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