Dec 26 – Feast of St. Stephen, protomartyr St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. A deacon and a preacher, all we know of him is related in the Acts of the Apostles. While preaching the gospel in the streets, angry Jews who believed his message to be blasphemy dragged him outside the city, and... Continue Reading →
25 November, Tuesday — Remembering that all things shall pass
Nov 25 – Memorial for St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr St. Catherine (d. 305) was a noble who was learned in science and oratory. After receiving a vision, she converted to Christianity. At the age of 18, during the persecution of Maximus, she offered to debate the pagan philosophers. Many were converted by her... Continue Reading →
1 July, Wednesday — Obedience
Wednesday of Week 13 in Ordinary Time Amos 5:14-15, 21-24Mt 8:28-34 “Seek good and not evil so that you may live; and that the Lord, God of Hosts, may really be with you as you claim he is.” As a parent of a preschooler, I find that I (as most preschooler parents do I’m... Continue Reading →