Wednesday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 4:12-22Mk 9:38-40 The lovers of your law have great peace, O Lord. Last Sunday during catechism class, we discussed the topic of Jubilee. The catechist in charge shared that it was stated in Leviticus that Israelites ‘shall not sow, nor shall you reap the aftergrowth or pick... Continue Reading →
14 June, Wednesday — There is space in Heaven still
Wednesday of Week 10 in Ordinary Time 2 Cor 3:4-11Mt 5:17-19 “I have come not to abolish but to complete them.” As I read today’s gospel, I am comforted by a reality that is so fundamental to our Christian faith: Obedience. Today, Jesus taught that “whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest... Continue Reading →
4 January, Tuesday — Active Anticipation
Tuesday after Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 4:7-10Mk 6:34-44 “Give them something to eat yourselves.” I just love the story of the 'Feeding of the Five Thousand'! I know that the five thousand just refers to the men who were present, and did not include the women and children also present at the miracle. I love... Continue Reading →
8 November, Monday — Obedience
Monday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 1:1-7Lk 17:1-6 “...it would obey you.” How many of us in leadership positions actually have the authority to command others to do our bidding? These days, being a leader has changed from the time when you could issue a directive and it would be followed to the... Continue Reading →