St. John of the Cross
From today’s Scripture: “But as it is written: ‘What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him’, this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.”—1 Cor 2:9-10 “Whoever has ears ought to hear.” I know I miss […]
St. Lucy
From today’s Scripture: “Thus says the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I, the LORD, your God, teach you what is for your good, and lead you on the way you should go.”—Is 48:17 It is nearing the end of the week and the beginning of a hectic season of holiday festivities. Yet […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe
From today’s Scripture: “Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’”—Lk 1:30 It seems clear from the readings that Mary would have had some pause to take on such a weighty mantle as being the mother of God. Today is the feast of Our Lady […]
Second Wednesday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Jesus said to the crowds: ‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.’”—Mt 11:28 Rest. Doesn’t it sound heavenly? We have a God who knows us personally enough to understand that our souls are in desperate need of rest. I wonder if he knew […]
Second Tuesday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray?’”—Mt 18:12 Are you consistently drawn to big splashes and large visions? I imagine there […]
Immaculate Conception
From today’s Scripture: “And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.”—Lk 1:28-29 “She was greatly troubled.” There is something about this sentiment of Mary that is so vulnerable and unsettling. Yet […]
Second Sunday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins…”—Lk 3:3 John the Baptist went about the “whole” region of the Jordan proclaiming the one who is coming. As written from the prophet Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his […]
St. Ambrose
From today’s Scripture: “At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them….”—Mt 9:36 I’m amazed at faces. Think of it—we’re talking of a space roughly 6” by 4”, but the diversity! Even if you do have a twin somewhere, that’s just two of you out of 8+ billion! At times […]
First Friday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”—Ps 27:1 No doubt by now you have seen numerous light displays; each year seems to introduce something that produces “oohs and aahs.” John’s Biblical writings often cite the theme of light. In the midst of the darknesses of the world, the Psalmist’s words carry […]
First Thursday of Advent
From today’s Scripture: “Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord’…”—Mt 7:21 The answer to the question “Is our faith about prayer or action?” is…YES! Huh? Our faith is about both. In certain contexts, one or other may be emphasized, but both comprise the practice of our faith. In today’s Gospel, Jesus is reminding us that mere […]
