Jun 5 – Memorial for St. Boniface, bishop and martyr Educated at the Benedictine monastary at Exeter, England where he became a monk, Boniface (c.673–754) was a missionary to Germany from 719, assisted by St. Albinus, St. Abel, and St. Agatha. They destroyed idols and pagan temples, and then built churches on the sites. He... Continue Reading →
4 June, Thursday — I cannot love Him more
Thursday of Week 9 in Ordinary Time 2 Tim 2:8-15Mk 12:28-34 You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The words in today’s gospel are familiar to many of us. These words are probably embedded in our minds and... Continue Reading →
3 June, Wednesday — At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
Jun 3 – Memorial for St. Charles Lwanga & companions, martyrs One of 22 Ugandan martyrs, St. Charles Lwanga is the patron of youth and Catholic action in most of tropical Africa. He protected his fellow pages, aged 13 to 30, from the homosexual demands of the Bagandan ruler, Mwanga, and encouraged and instructed them... Continue Reading →
2 June, Tuesday — God and Mammon
Tuesday of Week 9 in Ordinary Time 2 Peter 3:11-15,17-18Mark 12:13-17 Give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar - and to God what belongs to God It seems to be a badge of honour amongst my friends to proudly announce how hard they work. This is especially so in this period of working from... Continue Reading →
