Oct 7 – Memorial for Our Lady of the Rosary This day was originally observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. Its date was chosen to commemorate the European victory at the third naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571. This battle marked the high point of Turkish (Muslim) advance on European soil with... Continue Reading →
2 September, Tuesday — Through the darkness
Tuesday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Ths 5:1-6,9-11Lk 4:31-37 …we do not belong to the night or to darkness, so we should not go on sleeping, as everyone else does, but stay wide awake and sober. I once belonged to the night and darkness. Losing someone you love does that. I was in... Continue Reading →
25 December, Monday — He is the reason
Christmas Day – Mass during the Day Isa 52:7-10Heb 1:1-6Jn 1:1-18 “The Word was the true light, that enlightens all men; and he was coming into the world.” Merry Christmas, brothers and sisters! I love Christmas. As a child, it was because of all the presents I used to receive, and the festive feasting at... Continue Reading →
17 March, Wednesday — Your will be done
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent Isa 49:8-15 Jn 5:17-30 ...my aim is to do not my own will, but the will of him who sent me. I have been struggling of late (who hasn’t?) and questioning my own self-worth, especially in ministry. When you have to ‘helm’ a group with a combined experience... Continue Reading →