Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-7; 10:18-22Matthew 18:15-20 Reflection: Saint Maximilian Kolbe: A Beacon of Sacrifice and Heroism Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a twentieth-century Polish Franciscan priest and martyr canonized by Pope John Paul II, holds a special place…
Scripture: Ezekiel 2:8-3:4Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Reflection: Ezekiel was a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem when he was called by God to warn the people of immanent destruction. If the people did not return to fidelity to God, the…
Scripture: Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28cMatthew 17:22-27 Reflection: In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus makes the first prediction of his coming passion and death late in Chapter 16. This prediction bewilders, confuses and frustrates his disciples resulting in the occasion in which Peter took…
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8Ephesians 4:30-5:2John 6:41-51 Reflection: The Jews mumbled about Jesus because he said, ‘I am the bread of life that came down from heaven.’ To understand today’s gospel, part of the Bread of Life discourse, we must hear…
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10John 12:24-26 Reflection: Whenever I’m going through a difficult time, I have trouble maintaining focus in my contemplative prayer practice. I recently became increasingly frustrated – and guilty – over my failures to still my thinking brain.…
Scripture: Nahum 2:1, 3:3:1-3, 6-7Matthew 16:24-28 Reflection: Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein),a Very Good Professor. Every August 9th I have a conversation with Sr. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, OCD, (Edith Stein). We never run out of things…
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34Matthew 16:13-23 Reflection: Listening and reflecting again today on Matthew’s gospel, we ponder how Peter boldly and filled with faith proclaims Jesus as Messiah, and after Jesus affirms Peters’ response, Jesus generously gives Peter more inside information which…
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-7Matthew 15:21-28 Reflection: Then Jesus said to her in reply, ‘O woman, great is your faith!Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed from that hour. -Matthew 15:28 As a child growing…
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Mark 9:2-10 Reflection: The two great prophets, Moses and Elijah just couldn’t get a break. Both were called by the Almighty to engage in life, to face life’s tragedies and…
Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17Matthew 14:13-21 Reflection: What is the mission of the Church? Back in my student days, I had a teacher who asked this question a couple of times a semester. After giving us some time to share our answers,…