Dec 21 – Memorial for St. Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of the Church St. Peter Canisius (1521–1597) was the son of Jacob Canisius, a wealthy burgomeister, and Ægidia van Houweningen, who died shortly after Peter’s birth. He was educated in Cologne, Germany, where he studied art, civil law, and theology. He received a master’s degree by... Continue Reading →
20 December, Sunday — To say yes or no?
4th Sunday of Advent 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16Rm 16:25-27 “I am the handmaid of the Lord,” said Mary, “let what you have said be done to me.” It never fails to amaze me how much faith and trust Mary had in God when the angel Gabriel announced to her the Good News that she would be... Continue Reading →
19 December, Saturday — A Promise is a Promise
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 →
15 December, Tuesday — Keeping your word
Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent Zep 3:1-2,9-13Mt 21:28-32 Which of the two did his father’s will? I have been told recently to be a sister and not a mother to my sibling. I am still figuring out what it really means. How does a mother/sister behave when faced with the same situation? I... Continue Reading →
13 December, Sunday — Rebuilt, push ahead and live life.
3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-2,10-11 1 Ths 5:16-24Jn 1:6-8,19-28 ...think before you do anything -- hold on to what is good and avoid every form of evil. We are in the season of Advent and in just twelve days, it will be Christmas. As we look back on 2020, many would want to wipe... Continue Reading →
12 December, Saturday — Who was that man?
Dec 12 – Memorial for Our Lady of Guadalupe Guadalupe is, strictly speaking, the name of a picture, but the name was extended to the church containing the picture and to the town which grew up around the church. It makes the shrine, it occasions the devotion, it illustrates Our Lady. It is taken as... Continue Reading →
11 December, Friday — What if…?
Dec 11 – Memorial for St. Damasus I, pope St. Damasus (306-384) was raised in a pious family. His father was a priest in Rome, and Damasus served for a time as deacon in his father’s church, St. Laurence. He was ordained a priest and became assistant to Pope Liberius. He was elected the 37th pope... Continue Reading →
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