Aug 12 – Memorial for St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jane married Baron de Chantal. She restored order in the household, which was on the brink of ruin, and brought back prosperity. During her husband’s absence at the court, or with the army, when reproached for her extremely sober manner of dressing, her reply... Continue Reading →
11 August, Monday — As long as we have God
Aug 11 – Memorial for St. Clare, virgin, religious founder St. Clare (1194-1253) loved music and well-composed sermons. She was humble, merciful, charming, optimistic, and chivalrous. She would get up late at night to tuck in her sisters who’d kicked off their covers. She daily meditated on the Passion. When she learned of the Franciscan... Continue Reading →
29 July, Tuesday — It is not about how many times you fall…
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 →
19 July, Saturday — His faithful love endures forever
Saturday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 12:37-42Mt 12:14-21 He remembered us in our distress. And he snatched us away from our foes. Today’s Psalm is a hymn of praise. It emphasises God’s enduring love and faithfulness towards his people who were suffering immensely. It gives thanks to God’s subsequent deliverance of Israel from... Continue Reading →
18 May, Sunday — Hope and Perseverance
5th Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27Apo 21:1-5Jn 13:31-33,34-35 “We all have to experience many hardships…before we enter the kingdom of God.” Happy Easter. As Catholics, we celebrate Easter for 50 days in Eastertide (as opposed to the 40 days of Lent). Rightly so, as the Resurrection of Christ has brought forth redemption for us and the... Continue Reading →
19 April, Saturday – The Truth is Reality Beyond Us
Dear readers, today, we feature reflections from six of our regular contributors. We hope you enjoy them as we all prepare for Easter. 1st Reading Gen 1-2:2Ps 103(104):1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 God said:... The words, and Word, of God are truth. What God speaks is true. God cannot speak anything but truth. How natural that the readings for today... Continue Reading →
2 February, Sunday — He is always looking out for us
2 Feb – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life This feast celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Presentation is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is one of the twelve Great... Continue Reading →
15 October, Tuesday — Appreciating the importance of unity
Oct 15 – Memorial for St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor Also known as Teresa of Avila, Teresa of Jesus (1515–1582) was born to the Spanish nobility, the daughter of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda and Dona Beatriz. She grew up reading the lives of the saints, and playing at ‘hermit’ in the garden.... Continue Reading →
28 August, Wednesday — What If I Stumble?
Aug 28 – Memorial for St. Augustine, bishop, doctor After investigating and experimenting with several philosophies, Augustine (354-430) became a Manichaean for several years; it taught of a great struggle between good and evil, and featured a lax moral code. A summation of his thinking at the time comes from his Confessions: “God, give me... Continue Reading →
18 June, Tuesday — Loving Our Enemies
Tuesday of Week 11 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 21:17-29Mt 5:43-48 “…love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Easier said than done, right? How often we get hurt and disappointed by people who say or do things which hurt us, or do not live up to our expectations and yet, we are... Continue Reading →
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