Jul 31 – Memorial for St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest St. Ignatius (1491-1556) was wounded in the leg by a cannonball at the siege of Pampeluna on 20 May 1521, an injury that left him partially crippled for life. During his recuperation the only books he had access to were The Golden Legend, a collection... Continue Reading →
17 July, Thursday — Lay your weary head to rest
Thursday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 3:13-20Mt 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” I have always read this verse from Matthew's gospel as being about death. The line "I will give you rest" also appears in the hymn, 'Be Not Afraid', which I... Continue Reading →
7 June, Saturday – Frame your day and follow Christ
Saturday of the 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 28:16-20, 30-31Jn 21:20-25 "...what does it matter to you? You are to follow me." I am in a small online Catholic study with a wonderful group of women, all over 60 yrs of age or so, in a similar place in life. We met in person for... Continue Reading →
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