Nov 12 – Memorial for St. Josaphat, bishop, religious, martyr John (1580-1623) had a father who was a municipal counsellor, and a mother who was known for her piety. He was raised in the Orthodox Ruthenian Church which, on 23 Nov 1595, in the Union of Brest, united with the Church of Rome. He was... Continue Reading →
6 October, Monday — Running away
Oct 6 – Memorial for St. Bruno, Priest St. Bruno (1030–1101) was educated in Paris and Rheims, France. He was ordained in 1055. He taught theology, and one of his students later became Blessed Pope Urban II. He presided over the cathedral school at Rheims from 1057 to 1075. He criticised the worldliness he saw... Continue Reading →
25 June, Wednesday — Our True Selves
Wednesday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time Gen 15:1-12,17-18Mt 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets who come to you disguised as sheep…” As an enthusiastic social media user, I appreciate the diverse content available. However, how some posts are crafted to showcase individuals most favourably is particularly fascinating. For example, I have seen multiple posts where... Continue Reading →
20 June, Thursday — Pray from the heart
Thursday of Week 11 in Ordinary Time Sir 48:1-15Mt 6: 7-15 "...your Father knows what you need before you ask him." As a Catholic, I find it challenging to pray from the heart. We are adept at set prayers, but this familiarity can sometimes turn our recitation into a mechanical process. Words flow effortlessly from... Continue Reading →
2 May, Thursday — Release
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchActs 15:7-21Psalms 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10John 15:9-11'Now therefore, why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the necks of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?'Many of us encounter injustice in our lives. Others seem to go unpunished for their... Continue Reading →
2 March, Saturday – The Prodigal Father
Saturday of the 2nd week of Lent Mic 7:14-15;18-20Lk 15:1-3;11-32 But it was only right we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost, and is found. When I was a child I had thought the word 'prodigal' meant 'repentant', like how we are after... Continue Reading →
10 February, Saturday — Knowing the Truth
10 Feb – Memorial for St. Scholastica, virgin St. Scholastica (480-543) was the twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia. Born to Italian nobility, her mother died in childbirth. She became a nun and led a community of women at Plombariloa near Montecassino. Patron Saint Index From her earliest years, she had been consecrated to... Continue Reading →
12 August, Saturday — Faith Opens Doors
Aug 12 – Memorial for St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jane married Baron de Chantal. She restored order in the household, which was on the brink of ruin, and brought back prosperity. During her husband’s absence at the court, or with the army, when reproached for her extremely sober manner of dressing, her reply was:... Continue Reading →
29 August, Monday — Secularism, materialism, individualism and relativism.
Aug 29 – The Beheading of St. John the Baptist To endure temporal agonies for the sake of the truth was not a heavy burden for such men as John; rather it was easily borne and even desirable, for he knew eternal joy would be his reward. Since death was ever at hand, such men considered... Continue Reading →
26 October, Tuesday — Ultimate Glory
Tuesday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Rm 8:18-25Lk 13:18-21 ...what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory… which is waiting for us. My friend, 'B', recently passed away, to my utter shock. I miss my friend dearly. I remember all the times we used to hang out together in... Continue Reading →
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