Thursday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ecc 1:2-11Lk 9:7-9 For all his toil…what does man gain by it? I have always imagined, whenever I come across today’s first reading, that the Preacher speaking is someone who’s perhaps past his prime, and who now waxes pearls of wisdom from personal lived experiences and the rhythms... Continue Reading →
11 September, Friday — On Regret
Friday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-27Lk 6:39-42 “Hypocrite! Take the plank out of your own eye first, and then you will see clearly…” My father-in-law has lost the battle with cancer and dementia. We are gathered as a family, to witness his last few days, and pray for him as he... Continue Reading →
14 July, Tuesday — Will There Be Peace?
Jul 14 – Memorial for St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest St. Camillus (1550-1614) used to be a gambling addict. He lost so much he had to take a job working construction on a building belonging to the Capuchins; they converted him. Because of a persistent injury, he moved into San Giacomo Hospital for the incurable,... Continue Reading →
