Jul 21 – Memorial for St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest, religious, doctor St. Lawrence (1559-1619) joined the Capuchin Friars in 1575. He studied theology, the Bible, French, German, Greek, Spanish, Syriac, and Hebrew. He was an effective and forceful preacher in any of his several languages, founded convents and wrote catechisms. As the chaplain of... Continue Reading →
12 March, Wednesday — Signs
Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent Jon 3:1-10Lk 11:29-32 “So will the Son of Man be to this generation.” Today's gospel reading really hits hard when I look at my own current state of life and ask myself if I truly trust and love God. Am I so reliant or over-dependent on signs for... Continue Reading →
8 March, Friday — “Walk with me…”
Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 14:2-10Mk 12:28-34 For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble. Today’s reflection was difficult for me. Nothing really jumped up from the texts, but this line pricked my conscience and made me reflect a little more. Perhaps it... Continue Reading →
16 December, Saturday — Friends as prophets
Saturday of the 2nd Week of Advent Ecc 48:1-4,9-12Mt 17:10-13Happy shall they be who see you, and those who have fallen asleep in love In recent years, I have had to attend quite a few funeral wakes of deceased loved ones of friends. There is often a mix of emotions at the venue, but one... Continue Reading →
16 October, Monday — The sign of Jonah
Oct 16 – Memorial for St. Hedwig, Religious; Memorial for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin St. Hedwig (1174–1243) was the daughter of the Duke of Croatia, and aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She married Prince Henry I of Silesia and Poland in 1186 at the age of 12, and became the mother of seven. She... Continue Reading →
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