Jul 5 – Memorial for St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Priest St. Anthony (1502-1539) studied medicine at Padua, receiving his doctorate at age 22. Working among the poor in Cremona, he felt called to the religious life. He was ordained at age 26; legend says that angels were seen around the altar at his first Mass.... Continue Reading →
20 June, Sunday — Active and Passive Faith
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 38:1,8-11 2 Cor 5:14-17Mk 4:35-41 “Why are you so frightened?” I am intrigued by the sport of American football. I remember the first time I learned about it, when my friend, Joe, explained the rules. The game is divided into two portions -- offence, and defence. When one is... Continue Reading →
8 November, Sunday — How Committed Are We?
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-161 Ths 4:13-18Mt 25:1-13 Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall I remember one of the priests in my parish describing a little anecdote about social responsibility. He would always pick up the rubbish he sees on the church grounds, but would always find... Continue Reading →
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