Aug 19 – Memorial for St. John Eudes, priest, religious founder John Eudes (1601-1680) established seminaries, and founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary Eudists to promote virtuous secular parochial clergy not bound by vows, but dedicated to improving the clergy through seminaries and missions. He also founded the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity... Continue Reading →
18 September, Monday — Give the word, and I shall be healed.
Monday of Week 24 in Ordinary Time 1 Tim 2:1-8Lk 7:1-10 ...he wants everyone to be saved and reach full knowledge of the truth. Healing takes time. And healing takes place in many ways, through many channels. Many of these would be beyond our imagination. How many of us deeply believe that God wants to... Continue Reading →
15 April, Saturday — A State of Unbelief
Easter Saturday Acts 4:13-21Mk 16:9-15 He reproached them for their incredulity and their obstinacy… While writing today’s reflection, I searched the interpretation of ‘unbelief’ and came across a quote by American evangelist, David Wilkerson: “Today, some Christians are content to merely exist until they die. They don’t want to risk anything, to believe God, to... Continue Reading →
9 August, Sunday — Everything is possible for one who believes
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19: 9,11-13Rm 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 “Man of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?” Many years ago, the company CEO sent the management team to a 4-day seminar by Anthony Robbins called ‘Unleash the Power Within’. Part of this seminar involved walking on hot coals. They were teaching... Continue Reading →
26 June, Friday — Flicker of Faith
Friday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 25:1-12Mt 8:1-4 “Of course I want to! Be cured!” Jesus wants to cure us! Do I have faith like the leper to ask Jesus to cure me? Or do I let my pride stand in the way, or think I have it all under control and... Continue Reading →