Presentation of the Lord
From today’s Scripture: “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.”—Lk 2:40 We sometimes forget that Jesus really was a person. Not just the appearance of a person. Truly God, and incarnate, truly man, our tradition tells us. We profess that at Mass every time we […]
Third Saturday in Ordinary Time
From today’s Scripture: “But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”—Heb 11:16 Isn’t it a wonderful blessing to know that our God is not ashamed to be called our God, and has prepared a home […]
Memorial of St. John Bosco
From today’s Scripture: “We are not among those who draw back and perish, but among those who have faith and will possess life.” —Heb 10:39 Great hardships were the order of the day in Christian community to whom the Letter to the Hebrews was written. That included being imprisoned and losing their property. This letter […]
3rd Thursday in Ordinary Time
From today’s Scripture: “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light.’”—Mk 4:21-22 It’s the first sentence […]
3rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time
From today’s Scripture: “But those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.”—Mk 4:20 I have a basil plant that, by some miracle, I have kept alive for the past three years. There are seasons, especially in the wintertime, that […]
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas
From today’s Scripture: “I announced your justice in the vast assembly; I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.”—Ps 40:10 For World Communications Day this year, Pope Francis has chosen the theme to be: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts.” Pope Francis reminds us not to abandon the […]
3rd Monday in Ordinary Time
From today’s Scripture: “If a kingdom is divided against itself, the kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”—Mk 3:24-25 Jesus shares this reflection after being accused of being possessed by the devil and casting out demons in his name. In turn, he asks […]
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
From today’s Scripture: “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do not need you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I do not need you.’ Indeed, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are all the more necessary…”—1 Cor 12:21-22 St. Paul writes to the believers in Corinth, encouraging them […]
Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
From today’s Scripture: “My companions saw the light but did not hear the voice of the one who spoke to me.”—Acts 22:9 Today the Church celebrates the dramatic conversion of St. Paul. There are two accounts of it in Acts, and the above verse is taken from Paul’s first-hand account. The only difference between the […]
Memorial of St. Francis de Sales
From today’s Scripture: “He appointed the Twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter, James, son of Zebedee, John, the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder…”—Mk 3:16-17 I am friends with two brothers who have identical nicknames, which has made for some funny misunderstandings over the years! In today’s verses, Jesus […]
