Sep 28 – Memorial for St. Wenceslaus, martyr; Memorial for St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs St. Wenceslaus (907-929) was the son of Vratislav I, Duke of Bohemia, whose family had been converted by St. Cyril and St. Methodius, and Drahomira, daughter of a pagan chief, who was baptised on her wedding day but apparently... Continue Reading →
27 September, Sunday — God supports those who confess His power and glory
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Eze 18:25-28Phil 2:1-11 Mt 21:28-32 ...and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Confession is a reliever, a prudent surge moderator and could be personified. This is when it becomes a guide to reconciliation. And like forgiveness, confession takes us through the path of... Continue Reading →
26 September, Saturday — God in the midst of YOLO-ness
Sep 26 – Memorial for Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs Sts. Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians who accepted no payment. Their charity brought many to Christ. Although they were tortured during the persecutions of Diocletian, the two suffered no injury. Patron Saint Index Ecc 11:9 – 12:8Lk 9:43-45 ...remember your creator in the days... Continue Reading →
25 September, Friday — A small step of evangelization, a big leap of glorifying God
Friday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ecc 3:1-11Lk 9:18-22 “You are the Christ of God!” I was having a meal last week with my non-Catholic friend, and I was hesitant on whether I should say grace before we began eating. There was a momentary mental struggle there, but I decided not to do it... Continue Reading →
24 September, Thursday — Chasing for grades for God and with God
Thursday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ecc 1:2-11Lk 9:7-9 “All is vanity! For all his toil, his toil under the sun, what does man gain by it?” For many students like me, we know the societal importance of academic excellence – as a stepping-stone and gateway to good career prospects. We feel satisfied and... Continue Reading →
21 September, Monday — Seeking to be Saved
Sep 21 – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist St. Matthew was the son of Alphaeus, and he lived at Capernaum on Lake Genesareth. He was a Roman tax collector, a position equated with collaboration with the enemy by those from whom he collected taxes. Jesus’ contemporaries were surprised to see the Christ with a... Continue Reading →
12 September, Saturday — What Comes Out From the Fullness of Your Heart?
1 Cor 10:14-22Lk 6:43-49 For a man’s words flow out of what fills his heart Having encountered all kinds of people in my life, I always make sure I am nice to whoever I meet, no matter who they are and how they act towards me. I reckon that over time, these people will usually... Continue Reading →
10 September, Thursday — A Gratitude of the Day
Thursday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 8:1-7,11-13Lk 6:27-38 A good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. In today's Gospel, Jesus’ instructions may be tough, but they are also all about gratitude. Even those who are hard-hearted will get softened by our generosity and love over... Continue Reading →
8 September, Tuesday — The Original Influencer
Sep 8 – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary announced joy and the approaching salvation of a lost world. Mary was brought into the world not like other children of Adam, infected with the contagion of sin, but pure, holy, beautiful, and glorious, adorned with... Continue Reading →
1 September, Tuesday — Gifts For The Mission
Tuesday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 2:10-16Lk 4:31-37 “Now, the Spirit we have received… is God’s own Spirit, so that we may understand the lavish gifts God has given us.” In yesterday’s readings, we read of the mission of Christ, which Christ also invites all of us to join in. To spread... Continue Reading →
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