May 13 – Memorial for Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary that appeared before three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, starting May 13, the Fatima holiday. The three children were Lucia... Continue Reading →
12 May, Tuesday — Believe To Be Saved
May 12 – Memorial for Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs; Memorial for St. Pancras, Martyr Sts. Nereus and Achilleus (d. 98) were soldiers in the imperial Roman army, and members of the Praetorian Guard. They were converts to Christianity and baptized by St. Peter the Apostle. They were exiled for their faith, suffered with St.... 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 →
10 May, Sunday — Guided by the Holy Spirit
6th Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8,14-171 Pet 3:15-18Jn 14:15-21 “In a short time the world will no longer see me; but you will see me...” It has been more than 2000 years since Jesus ascended into heaven, and yet, the Catholic Church, our Church with roots all the way back to St Peter, is still... 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 →
8 May, Friday – Worth the Love
Friday of 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 15:22-31Jn 15:12-17 Jesus said to his disciples: "This is my commandment, love one another, as I have loved you. A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends." Is there anyone you would give your life for? I always thought it impossible to... Continue Reading →
7 May, Thursday – Abide, Remain, Stay, Beloved
Thursday of 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 15:7-21Jn 15:9-11 Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love." I am going to... 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 →
4 May, Monday — Recognition
Monday of the 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 14:5-18Jn 14:21-26 “We have come with good news to turn you to the living God who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that these hold.” Imagine if you were in the shoes of Paul and/or Barnabas -- would you be affronted that the people... Continue Reading →
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