Sep 13 – Memorial for St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor John’s (347-407) father died when he was young, and he was raised by a very pious mother. It was for his sermons that John earned the title ‘Chrysostom’ (golden-mouthed). They were always on point, they explained the scriptures with clarity, and they sometimes went... Continue Reading →
26 July, Saturday — God drapes Himself in silence
Jul 26 – Sts. Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary By tradition Joachim and Anne are considered to be the names of the parents of Mary, the Mother of God. We have no historical evidence, however, of any elements of their lives, including their names. Any stories about Mary’s father and mother come... Continue Reading →
3 February, Saturday — “The Mountains are calling…”
3 Feb – Memorial for St. Blaise, bishop and martyr; Memorial for St. Ansgar, bishop St. Blaise (d. 316) was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. He lived in a cave on Mount Argeus. He was a healer of men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own... Continue Reading →
2 April, Sunday — Have ears to hear
2 April -- Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week. For adherents of mainstream Christianity, it is the last week of the Christian solemn season of Lent that precedes the arrival... Continue Reading →
29 May, Friday — Obedient to God’s call
Friday of 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 25:13-21John 21:15-19 After this he said, 'Follow me.' There are times where I reflect if I would have chosen to be a Catholic if I had the choice. Sometimes, we are thrust into the faith of our parents not knowing the obligations and demands which comes with it.... Continue Reading →
25 April, Saturday – Blessed Are The Humble
Feast of St. Mark, evangelist St. Mark is believed to be the young man who ran away when Jesus was arrested (Mark 14:51-52), and the “John whose other name was Mark” (Acts 12:25). He was a disciple of St. Peter who travelled with him to Rome, and was referred to as “my son Mark” by... Continue Reading →
18 April, Saturday – Learning to Listen in Silence
Acts 4:13-21Mk 16:9-15 He appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised As Christians, it is not uncommon to hear testimonies from our friends and loved ones of how they encountered God, or experienced a revelation... Continue Reading →
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