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 →
1 December, Monday — “I believe, Lord.”
Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 4:2-6Mt 8:5-1 “I tell you solemnly, nowhere in Israel have I found faith like this.” Have you watched the Netflix hit series ‘The Chosen’? Set in 1st Century Galilee, the show chronicles the adult life of Jesus. Season 1 was released in April 2019. It starts with... Continue Reading →
13 October, Monday — The sign of Jonah
Monday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Rm 1:1-7Lk 11:29-32 “...when Jonah preached they repented.” It seems natural, as people, to look out for signs at various points in our lives. They could help with one's indecision, serve as motivators to proceed with a course of action, or could make one feel better or worse... Continue Reading →
5 June, Thursday — Same same, but different
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 →
16 February, Sunday — The Truth Is Out There
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 17:5-81 Cor 15:12,16-20Lk 6:17,20-26 Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord. In the context of our Christian faith, truth prevails regardless of the choices we make, what we choose to believe in or otherwise, and what this world chooses to value versus what God reveals... Continue Reading →
2 December, Monday — The Beautiful Faith
Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 2:1-5Mt 8:5-11 “Sir, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; just give the word and my servant will be cured.” Just before we partake in the Holy Communion at mass, we would say, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under... Continue Reading →
3 July, Monday – A Skeptical Mindset Can Be Valuable
Jul 3 – Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle Thomas (d. 72) was ready to die with Jesus when Christ went to Jerusalem, but he is best remembered for doubting the Resurrection until allowed to touch Christ’s wounds. He preached in Parthia, Persia and India, though he was so reluctant to start the mission that he... Continue Reading →
13 February, Sunday — The Truth Is Out There
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 17:5-81 Cor 15:12,16-20Lk 6:17,20-26 “Your faith is in vain” In the context of our Christian faith, truth prevails regardless of the choices we make, what we choose to believe in or otherwise, and what this world chooses to value versus what God reveals to us of the values that... Continue Reading →
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