Jul 29 – Memorial for Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus St Martha Jesus liked to stay at the house of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, his friends at Bethany, when he was in Judaea. One of these visits has ever remained dear to Christian memory. On that occasion Martha, busily serving the Master, asked Him to... Continue Reading →
25 July, Saturday — God’s graces multiply our thanks
Jul 25 – Feast of St. James, Apostle St. James (died 44) was the first Apostle to be martyred. He preached in Samaria, Judea, and Spain. His work in Spain, and the housing of his relics there, led to his patronage of the country and all things Spanish. Like all men of renown, many stories... Continue Reading →
19 July, Sunday — Tended by Grace
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13,16-19Rm 8:26-27Mt 13:24-43 … your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all. There was a time when I thought strength meant certainty, control, and the ability to prevail. I admired people who commanded attention, who could win arguments, influence outcomes, and never seemed vulnerable. Yet the more I... Continue Reading →
22 January, Thursday — Channels of God’s Graces
22 Jan – Memorial for St. Vincent, deacon and martyr St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) was a friend of St. Valerius of Saragossa in Spain, and served as his deacon. He was imprisoned and tortured in Valencia, some of it by burning on a gridiron, for his faith. He converted the jailor and was... Continue Reading →
7 December, Sunday — There is always hope
2nd Sunday of Advent Isa 11:1-10Rm 15:4-9Mt 3:1-12 …people who did not give up were helped by God. Nowadays, my feed is filled with news of difficulties finding jobs, of mass layoffs, and of how the economy is not doing too well globally. It seems that everywhere we look is bleak. I’m not sure how... Continue Reading →
19 November, Wednesday — What I Do With What the Gifts He Gave Me
Wednesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 7:1,20-31 Lk 19:11-28 “I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more…” Brothers and sisters, in the Parable of the talents, Jesus says, “…to everyone who has will be given more.” It is a reminder that what we do with the gifts we have... Continue Reading →
10 July, Thursday — A call to share
Thursday of Week 14 in Ordinary TimeGen 44:18-21,23-29,45:1-5Mt 10:7-15 ‘As you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ I’ve often wondered what it must have felt like to be sent on mission by Jesus. Were the Twelve given a heads up? Or were they taken by surprise when Jesus told them... Continue Reading →
20 December, Friday — God’s Grace in the Signs: Choosing Trust Over Control
20 December Isa 7:10-14Lk 1:26-38 “The Lord himself, therefore, will give you a sign.” Today’s first reading, which tells of the story of Ahaz and God’s invitation to ask for a sign, cuts to the heart of who God is — both a just judge and a deeply gracious Father. Even in the Old Testament,... Continue Reading →
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