Aug 27 – Memorial for St. Monica, married woman St. Monica was distressed to learn that her son had accepted a heresy and was living an immoral life. For a while, she refused to let him eat or sleep in her house. Then one night she had a vision that assured her Augustine would return... Continue Reading →
27 July, Saturday — The good with the bad
Saturday of Week 16 in Ordinary Time Jer 7:1-11Mt 13:24-30 “While everybody was asleep his enemy came…” We may be sowing good seed in the field, doing what we think is helping to build God’s kingdom. But if we don’t stay alert or close to the Lord, the ‘enemy’ will come in secret, quietly sowing... Continue Reading →
30 May, Tuesday — The Gift of Blessings
Tuesday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time Ecc 35:2-15Mk 10:28-31 “...there is no one who has left house…for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who not be repaid a hundred times over...” I have heard many who have quoted the passage above as they confidently talk about claiming God’s promises. Essentially, they... Continue Reading →