Scripture: Wisdom 1:1-7 Luke 17:1-6 Reflection: In today’s gospel, the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith and he essentially says no. Instead, he says that the faith they have, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 6:12-16 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Reflection: Matthew 25:1-13 As we near the end of the liturgical year, we hear the usual warnings about being prepared. The early Christians » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 Luke 16:9-15 Reflection: The role of advertising frequently is about allowing shiny things to shine forth. In doing so these shiny things will begin to distract » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo Scripture: Romans 15:14-21 Luke 15:1-8 Reflection: As we continue our journey through our special November commemoration of saintly people, today we thank » Continue Reading.
Feast of Martin de Porres Scripture: Romans 14:7-12 Luke 15:1-10 Reflection: This is the feast day of Martin de Porres (1579-1639). "Martin of charity" he was called, born of mixed » Continue Reading.
All Souls Day Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9 Romans 5:5-11 or 6:3-9 John 6:37-40 Reflection: Every year, on November 2, we Catholics pause to remember our deceased family members, loved ones, and » Continue Reading.
Feast of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew: 5:1-12a Reflection: Today is the Feast of All Saints. This day our favorite saints may come readily to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 Matthew 23:1-12 Reflection: The cross is the most universal symbol of a Christian. The cross decorates our churches and our liturgical vestments. Blessings are » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 11:29-36 Luke 14:12-14 Reflection: "When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29 Luke 14:1, 7-11 Reflection: In today’s passage from Luke, Jesus teaches us to be "humble". "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the » Continue Reading.