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 →
2 June, Sunday — United in the body of Christ
June 2 -- Corpus Christi The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for ‘Body of Christ’) is a Catholic liturgical solemnity celebrating the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in the elements of the Eucharist -- known as transubstantiation. Two months earlier, the Eucharist is observed on Maundy Thursday in a sombre atmosphere leading to Good Friday. The liturgy on that... Continue Reading →
26 May, Sunday — Have mercy on those who doubt.
May 26 -- The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Deu 4:32-34,39-40Rm 8:14-17Mt 28:16-20 When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. In today’s Gospel reading, the eleven disciples journeyed to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When Jesus appeared to them, they worshiped Him, “but... Continue Reading →
10 July, Monday — In God I Trust
Monday of Week 14 in Ordinary Time Gen 28:10-22Mt 9:18-26 “Be sure I am with you; I will keep you safe wherever you go...” There will come a time in our lives when we feel as alone as Jacob did when he left his home. The journey stretches before us through unfamiliar territory, the scorching sun will wear... Continue Reading →
16 April, Sunday – Change
16 Apr -- Divine Mercy Sunday The Congregation for Divine Worship decreed in 2003 that “throughout the world, the Second Sunday of Easter will receive the name Divine Mercy Sunday, a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difference and trials that humankind will experience in the years... Continue Reading →
13 September, Tuesday — Existence
Sep 13 – Memorial for St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor John’s (347-407) father died when he was young, and he was raised by a very pious mother. It was for his sermons that John earned the title ‘Chrysostom’ (golden-mouthed). They were always on point, they explained the scriptures with clarity, and they sometimes went... Continue Reading →
3 August, Tuesday — Doubt is a human spirit killer
Tuesday of Week 18 in Ordinary Time Num 12:1-13Mat 14:22-36 Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. “Man of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Doubt is a denting poison to character and will of determination. It is the drive of decay, diminishing the growth of goodwill and trust. Doubt... Continue Reading →
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