Daily Scripture, March 16, 2026
The story of the royal official is our story. When we received ashes on our foreheads at the beginning of Lent, we heard the words, “Repent and believe in the gospel.”
Dcn. Manuel Valencia
Deacon Manuel Valencia retired from active retreat ministry at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, California, after 23 years. He continues to provide spiritual counseling there and delivers a monthly homily at the retreat chapel.
El Diácono Manuel Valencia se retiró después de 23 años de ministerio en el Centro de Retiros Pasionista Mater Dolorosa en Sierra Madre, California. Continúa ofreciendo dirección espiritual y predica mensualmente en la capilla del Centro.
Escritura Diaria, 16 de Marzo 2026
La historia del funcionario real es nuestra historia. Cuando recibimos ceniza en la frente al comienzo de la Cuaresma, escuchamos las palabras: «Conviértete y cree en el Evangelio».
Daily Scripture, March 11, 2026
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”
Escritura Diaria, 11 de Marzo 2026
“No crean que he venido a abolir la ley o los profetas; no he venido a abolirlos, sino a darles plenitud.”
Daily Scripture, February 11, 2026
Evil things come from within, from the heart, Jesus tells the crowd. His point is that we have a responsibility to nurture godly matters of the heart, rather than evil things.
Escritura Diaria, 11, Febrero 2026
lo malo proviene del interior, del corazón, dice Jesús a la multitud. Su punto es que tenemos la responsabilidad de cultivar en el corazón lo que viene de Dios, y no lo que es malvado.
Daily Scripture, January 15, 2026
In today’s Gospel of Mark, Jesus dramatically begins his public ministry in Capernaum where he has established his residence. It is there on the Sabbath in the synagogue that Jesus astonishes all those assembled by the unique authority of his teaching.
Daily Scripture, January 11, 2026
On this day, we, too, are being reborn into the Ordinary time of our lives. This is such a fitting way in which to conclude the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Daily Scripture, December 11, 2025
“And if you are willing to accept it, he (John the Baptist) is Elijah, the one who is to come.”
Daily Scripture, November 11, 2025
We stand in need of grace every day. We would be foolish to stand before God at Judgment Day and request to be judged on the basis of justice instead of grace.