1st Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-161 Ths 3:12-4:2Lk 21:25-28,34-36 “There will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars; on earth nations in agony, bewildered by the clamour of the ocean and its waves…” As I started the day today, the morning dawned bright and sunny. I could see several people headed out... Continue Reading →
1 August, Thursday — Let your light shine
Aug 1 – Memorial for St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, religious founder, doctor Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) vowed early to never to waste a moment of his life, and lived that way for over 90 years. As a lawyer, he had his own practice by age 21, and was a leading lawyer in Naples. He never attended... Continue Reading →
12 March, Saturday — Becoming actors
Saturday of the 1st Week of Lent Deu 26:16-19Mt 5:43-46 “Even the pagans do as much” I must confess I found today’s gospel mind-blowing when I first read it many years ago. In fact, I still need to read this passage time and again to remind myself of what I am supposed to do. As... Continue Reading →