Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 11:1-10Lk 10:21-24 Many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it In today’s gospel reading from Luke 10, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, said “I bless you, Father, Lord of... Continue Reading →
13 November, Thursday — The Presence of the Kingdom in Unexpected Circumstances
Thursday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 7:22–8:1Lk 17:20–25 "The coming of the Kingdom of God does not admit of observation and there will be no one to say, 'Look here! Look there!' For, you must know, the kingdom of God is among you.” A few weekends ago, I decided to go for my... Continue Reading →
7 October, Tuesday — Slowing down to pray
Oct 7 – Memorial for Our Lady of the Rosary This day was originally observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. Its date was chosen to commemorate the European victory at the third naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571. This battle marked the high point of Turkish (Muslim) advance on European soil with... Continue Reading →
7 October, Monday — Praying unceasingly
Oct 7 – Memorial for Our Lady of the Rosary This day was originally observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. Its date was chosen to commemorate the European victory at the third naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571. This battle marked the high point of Turkish (Muslim) advance on European soil with... Continue Reading →
29 May, Monday — Let us storm heaven with spiritual bouquets of roses to Mother Mary!
May 29 - Mary, Mother of the Church Gen 3:9-15,20Jn 19:25-34 “Behold your son. Behold your mother.” Recently, I mingled with some Christian friends, who told me that they did not see the importance of praying to Our Blessed Mother in their lives; simply praying to the Holy Trinity is enough. While I was praying... Continue Reading →
23 March, Wednesday — On Hallow
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent Deu 4:1,5-9Mt 5:17-19 “...observe them, and they will demonstrate to the peoples your wisdom and understanding.” I discovered an app this Lent – Hallow -- that I’m hoping will help me to become more disciplined about fasting, praying and almsgiving. That’s right. I’m using an app to help... Continue Reading →
7 October, Wednesday — A Love Letter
Oct 7 – Memorial for Our Lady of the Rosary This day was originally observed as the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. Its date was chosen to commemorate the European victory at the third naval Battle of Lepanto in 1571. This battle marked the high point of Turkish (Muslim) advance on European soil with... Continue Reading →