Aug 25 – Memorial for St. Louis of France, married man; Memorial for St. Joseph Calasanz, priest, religious founder As king of France, Louis (1214-1270) made numerous judicial and legislative reforms. He promoted Christianity in France; established religious foundations, aided mendicant orders, propagated synodal decrees of the Church, built leper hospitals, and collected relics. “In... Continue Reading →
16 January, Tuesday — Don’t just look in the mirror
Tuesday of Week 2 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 16:1-13Mk 2:23-28 “God does not see as man sees…” King Saul disobeyed God. He kept the spoils of war against the Amalekites instead of destroying everything that belonged to them. When confronted by Samuel, he tried to justify his actions instead of repenting. That was enough.... Continue Reading →