Friday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 29:17-24Mt 9:27-31 In a short time, a very short time, shall not Lebanon become fertile land and fertile land turn into forest? The deaf, that day, will hear the words of a book and, after shadow and darkness, the eyes of the blind will see. ‘Twas the night... Continue Reading →
27 November, Thursday — He endures forever
Tuesday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Dan 6:12-28Lk 21:20-28 “He is the living God, he endures forever….” Our God is a powerful God. And as the Prophet Daniel tells us today, "He is the living God, he endures forever..." I've had the privilege and blessing of hearing numerous stories of how God has intervened... Continue Reading →
26 November, Wednesday — Endurance in Adversity
Wednesday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Dan 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28Lk 21:12-19 “You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.” I recall a few years back, when I felt the Catholic church was under attack. From... Continue Reading →
19 November, Wednesday — What I Do With What the Gifts He Gave Me
Wednesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 7:1,20-31 Lk 19:11-28 “I tell you, to everyone who has will be given more…” Brothers and sisters, in the Parable of the talents, Jesus says, “…to everyone who has will be given more.” It is a reminder that what we do with the gifts we have... Continue Reading →
4 November, Tuesday — Gifts Are Meant To Be Used
Nov 4 – Memorial for St. Charles Borromeo, bishop St. Charles (1538-1584) was born to a wealthy, noble family, the third of six children, and the son of Count Giberto II Borromeo and Marghertita de’ Medici. He was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. He suffered from a speech impediment, but studied in Milan, and... Continue Reading →
24 September, Wednesday — Travelling Light: Trusting God on the Journey
Wednesday of Week 25 in Ordinary Time Ez 9:5-9Lk 9:1-6 “Take nothing for the journey…” Every time I plan for a holiday, I find myself thinking carefully about my outfits, how to pair them, and where I will stay. I enjoy planning and like to be sure that my accommodation is comfortable and convenient. And... Continue Reading →
9 August, Saturday — Little Faith, Big God
Aug 9 – Memorial for St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), martyr After witnessing the strength of faith of Catholic friends, Teresa (1891-1942), originally a Jew, became interested in Catholicism and studied a catechism on her own, and she eventually ended up ‘reading herself into’ the Faith. She became a Carmelite nun, teaching... Continue Reading →
5 August, Tuesday — Calm Your Fears
Aug 5 – Memorial for Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian Basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary’s title as Mother of God in 431. Re-dedicated at that time... Continue Reading →
23 July, Wednesday — While We Moan; Even So, He Gives.
Wednesday of Week 16 in Ordinary Time Ex 16:1-5,9-15Mt 13:1-9 ... the Lord spoke to Moses and said, ‘I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel... "Then you will learn that I, the Lord, am your God.”' Our Lord is a generous God, and He is generous beyond our grandest imaginations and wildest expectations.... Continue Reading →
1 July, Tuesday — I am here.
Tuesday of Week 13 in Ordinary Time Gen 19:15-29Mt 8:23-27 And as he hesitated, the men took him by the hand, and his wife and two daughters because of the pity the Lord felt for him. They led him out and left him outside the town. Today’s readings tell us of God’s mercy and grace.... Continue Reading →
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