21 Jan – Memorial for St. Agnes, virgin and martyr At the age of 12 or 13, St. Agnes was ordered to sacrifice to pagan gods and lose her virginity by rape. She was taken to a Roman temple to Minerva (Athena), and when led to the altar, she made the Sign of the Cross.... Continue Reading →
29 December, Friday — Seek humility in Our Lady and Saint Joseph
5th day within the Octave of Christmas 1 Jn 2:3-11Lk 2:22-35 “Every first-born male must be consecrated to the Lord.” On this joyous fifth day within the octave of Christmas, we celebrate the presentation of Jesus at the temple. As devout Jewish parents, Our Lady and St Joseph presented baby Jesus to consecrate Him to... Continue Reading →
10 September, Sunday — Love Your Neighbour as Yourself
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Eze 33:7-9Rm 13:8-10Mt 18:15-20 "For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.” Today's readings simplify for us how God desires for us to live. And that is, to love your neighbour as yourself. In the second reading, it says, "Avoid getting into debt,... Continue Reading →
6 January, Wednesday — Reflecting on 2020
Jan 6 -- Wednesday after Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 4:11-18Mk 6:45-52 ...but as long as we love one another, God will live in us... We are a week into the new year, and while I am planning for a fresh start with fresh goals, I am still reeling from the previous year that felt... Continue Reading →
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