Jul 21 – Memorial for St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest, religious, doctor St. Lawrence (1559-1619) joined the Capuchin Friars in 1575. He studied theology, the Bible, French, German, Greek, Spanish, Syriac, and Hebrew. He was an effective and forceful preacher in any of his several languages, founded convents and wrote catechisms. As the chaplain of... Continue Reading →
20 July, Monday — God can ask us questions
Jul 20 – Memorial for St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr According to tradition, Apollinaris was a native of Antioch in the Roman Province of Syria. He was made the first Bishop of Ravenna by St. Peter during the persecutions of Emperor Vespasian (or Nero, depending on the source). On his way out of the city,... Continue Reading →
19 July, Sunday — Justice and Grace are in God’s hands for all
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13,16-19Rm 8:26-27 Mt 13:24-43 “Your justice has its source in strength, your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all.” Justice and grace are two words that crown the understanding of knowledge of God to the limit of human nature. Beyond this, the whole concept of faith in God... Continue Reading →
18 July, Saturday — God is merciful!
Saturday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Mic 2:1–5 Mt 12:14–21 “He will not break the crushed reed, nor put out the smouldering wick...” It is really amazing how Jesus can see the tiny glimmer of hope in even in the most hardened souls. I recently started to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet more often during the week.... Continue Reading →
17 July, Friday — Silence versus signs from God
Friday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Isa 38:1-6,7-8,21-2Mt 12:1-8 “Here…is the sign from the Lord that he will do what he has said.” The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many of us to lose our jobs, and new graduands have a hard time entering into the labour market, due to widespread economic difficulties. I... Continue Reading →
16 July, Thursday — Smartphones won’t give us rest, so put them away and pray!
Jul 16 – Memorial for Our Lady of Mount Carmel The Church celebrates on this day, the feast of the Scapular of Mount Carmel. The scapular, which derives its name from the Latin word scapulæ, meaning shoulders, is a dress which covers the shoulders. It is best known among as the name of two little... Continue Reading →
15 July, Wednesday — Open up our minds and hearts, dear Lord
Jul 15 – Memorial for St. Bonaventure, bishop, religious, doctor St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) entered the Franciscan Order when he was 22. At the age of 35, he was chosen General of his Order and restored a perfect calm where peace had been disturbed by internal dissensions. He did much for his Order and composed The... Continue Reading →
30 June, Tuesday — Faith
Jun 30 – First Martyrs of the Church of Rome These holy men and women are also called the ‘Protomartyrs of Rome’. They were accused of burning Rome by Nero, who burned Rome to cover his own crimes. Some martyrs were burned as living torches at evening banquets, some crucified, and others were fed to... Continue Reading →
29 June, Monday — Rescue
Jun 29 – Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, apostles Peter (c.1–64) was a professional fisherman. He was the brother of St. Andrew the Apostle, the man who led him to Christ. Given the name Simon, he was renamed “Peter” (rock) by Jesus to indicate that Peter would be the rock-like foundation on which the... Continue Reading →
28 June, Sunday — Jesus, Our Reward
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11,13-16Rm 6:3-4,8-11Mt 10:37-42 “Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me.” It has been a tough few months for me.... Continue Reading →
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