Jgs 13:2-7,24-25Lk 1:5-25 Since you have not believed my words, which will come true at their appointed time… God sent the angel Gabriel to Zechariah with a promise of a miracle, which Zechariah found unbelievable. But even so, God still kept is word. He did not punish Zechariah for his lack of faith by withdrawing... Continue Reading →
18 December, Friday — Sent by God
Jer 23:5-8Mt 1:18-24 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream One time, I received a message from a friend and she told me that she had been thinking of me during her prayer. That same time, another friend called me and told me that she felt that God was telling her... Continue Reading →
17 December, Thursday — Let Your Will be Done
Gen 49:2,8-10Mt 1:1-17 Boaz was the father of Obed, Ruth being his mother... Around this time last year, I was listening to the Song of Ruth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDe6GNMcIPE). I was reminded of this when I saw Ruth’s name in today’s Gospel reading. Last year, a good friend of mine who happens to be a non-Catholic Christian... Continue Reading →
16 December, Wednesday — See For Yourself
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent Isa 45:6-8,18,21-25Lk 7:19-23 John, summoning two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord to as, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or must we wait for someone else?’ When I read this passage, I was wondering why John had to sent his disciples to ask... Continue Reading →
20 October, Tuesday — On-Call Soldiers
Tuesday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 2:12-22Lk 12:36-38 “See that you are dressed for action and have your lamps lit.” As I was reflecting on today’s readings, I felt a sense of having to be ready -- just like a soldier at war. Sometimes, they sleep with their weapons. Someone’s always at watch. It also made... Continue Reading →
19 October, Monday — Giving Until It Hurts
Monday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 2:1-10Lk 12:13-21 “...this hoard of yours, whose will it be then?” One of the things I admire with my non-Catholic Christian friends is how faithful they are to tithing 10% of their income to their church. I must admit that tithing 10% is too difficult for me.... Continue Reading →
18 October, Sunday — Sacrifice for God
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 45:1,4-61 Ths 1:1-5Mt 22:15-21 “...give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.” When I was younger, I remember that whenever there was a celebration, my mom or grandmother would set aside food and put it on the altar. They explained to... Continue Reading →
15 August, Saturday — How Beautiful
Aug 15 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary is taken up body and soul into the glory of Heaven, and with God and in God she is Queen of Heaven and earth. And is she really so remote from us? The contrary is true. Precisely because she is with God... Continue Reading →
14 August, Friday — Contrition and Reconciliation
Aug 14 – St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe, priest, martyr St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe (1894-1941) was known as a mischievous child, sometimes considered wild, and a trial to his parents. However, around the time of his first Communion, he received a vision of the Virgin Mary that changed his life. While still in seminary, he and six friends founded... Continue Reading →
13 August, Thursday — Cancel the Debt
Aug 13 – Memorial for St. Pontian, pope, martyr, and St. Hippolytus, priest, martyr St. Pontian was among the first victims of an anti-Christian new emperor. Rounded up with the antipope Hippolytus, Pontian was deported to the labour mines. While imprisoned, Hippolytus reconciled his differences with Pontian and even ordered his followers to bring themselves back... Continue Reading →
