16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gen 18:1-10Col 1:24-28Lk 10:38-42 “Martha, Martha, you worry and fret about so many things and yet few are needed, indeed only one.” Recently, I went on a study trip that left me inspired — deeply stirred by a need I saw, and a strong desire to respond to it. I... Continue Reading →
19 November, Tuesday — Filtering
Tuesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 3:1-6,14-22Lk 19:1-10 “‘If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen to what the Spirit has to say to the churches.'” If there's one thing people like to do, it is to give advice. Everyone has an opinion about something, and a lot of people will gladly... Continue Reading →
8 January, Sunday — Seeing
Jan 8 -- Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany, also known as Theophany in Eastern Christian traditions, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, and thus Jesus Christ's physical manifestation to the Gentiles. It is sometimes called Three Kings' Day, and in some traditions celebrated... Continue Reading →
19 October, Wednesday — Knowing God
Oct 19 – Memorial for Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, martyrs; Memorial for St. Paul of the Cross, Priest St. John de Brebeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit. He wanted to enter the priesthood since young, but his health was so bad there were doubts he could make it. His posting... Continue Reading →