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From a sermon by Saint Augustine By faith she believed; by faith, conceived Stretching out his hand over his disciples, the Lord Christ declared: Here are my mother and my brothers; anyone who does the will of my Father who sent me is my brother and sister and my mother. I would urge you toContinue reading “The Presentation of The Theotokos, the Blessed Virgin Mary to the Temple”

An excerpt from the Office of Readings Liturgy of the Hours in which St. Ignatius of Antioch on his way to Rome to be martyred for the faith writes about: I am God’s wheat and shall be ground by the teeth of wild animals I am writing to all the churches to let it beContinue reading “St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr”

Today the Church commemorates the life of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo who was instrumental in converting her son to the faith. Monica was born circa 322 AD in in North Africa & died in 387 AD in Italy. Monica was given in marriage to an ill tempered pagan named Patricius andContinue reading “Saint Monica, Pray For Us”

Franciscan friar and priest Maximilian Kolbe died at the hands of the Nazis at the death camp at Auschwitz fulfilling the Christian command in that “there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend” (Jn. 15:13). St Kolbe volunteered to take the place of a fellow prisoner chosen for deathContinue reading “St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest & martyr”

Jeremiah 23:1–6, Psalm 23:1–3, 3–4, 5, 6, Ephesians 2:13–18, Mark 6:30–34 Today’s gospel from Mark reminds us that we can become like sheep without our shepherd when we become entrenched in ministering to our brothers and sisters of Christ in which we can lose focus. We might attribute such talents of our ministry to ourContinue reading “16th Sunday Ordinary Time: They Were Like Sheep Without A Shepherd”

Today the church celebrates the memorial of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Saint Thomas may be known as doubting Thomas but it was that faithful encounter where he touched the wounds of Jesus that led to his belief in Jesus’s resurrection. Oftentimes we can be like Thomas where we may be witnesses to God’s graces workingContinue reading “St. Thomas the Apostle: My Lord & My God”

The gospel from Mark (4:35-41) reminds us of the storm at sea and how the disciples were terrified while Jesus slept in the boat. When the disciples woke Jesus up, he commanded the wind and the sea to be quiet and still. Jesus asked why they didn’t have faith. Oftentimes in life we are filledContinue reading “12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Calming Your Own Storms”

Born in Lisbon Portugal in 1195 and died in Padua Italy in 1231 Patron Saint of Lost Items Came from a wealthy family and was a great orator. Saint Anthony joined the Canons Regular of St Augustine and then found his place with the Franciscan Friars. Saint Francis in seeing the humility of Anthony assignedContinue reading “Saint Anthony of Padua, Pray for Us”

When we give God our tithe, both in treasure, talent or time according to the needs of the Church, we are allowing ourselves to not be attached to the things of this world. Recently our family was asked to bring up the offertory gifts of bread and wine at mass. My 9 year old daughterContinue reading “Offertory Gifts: The Art of Giving at Mass”

The solemnity of Corpus Christi or the Body of Christ reminds us that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine that become His body and His blood through transubstantiation at the mass. John’s gospel in the bread of life discourse reminds us of the following: Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I sayContinue reading “Solemnity of Corpus Christi”

Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest (Veni, Creator Spiritus) Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,and in our souls take up Thy rest;come with Thy grace and heavenly aidto fill the hearts which Thou hast made.O comforter, to Thee we cry,O heavenly gift of God Most High,O fount of life and fire of love,and sweet anointing from above.Continue reading “Feast of Pentecost”

Pope Saint Leo the Great: At Easter, beloved brethren, it was the Lord’s resurrection which was the cause of our joy; our present rejoicing is on account of his ascension into heaven. With all due solemnity we are commemorating that day on which our poor human nature was carried up, in Christ, above all theContinue reading “Ascension of Jesus the Christ”

From The Dialogue on Divine Providence by Catherine of Siena from the office of readings in the Roman Breviary Eternal God, eternal Trinity, you have made the blood of Christ so precious through his sharing in your divine nature. You are a mystery as deep as the sea; the more I search, the more IContinue reading “St Catherine of Siena, Pray for Us”

Jn. 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spokeContinue reading “The Vine: 5th Sunday of Easter Reflection”

Lk. 24: 35-48 The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thoughtContinue reading “The Breaking of The Bread & Christ Revealed”

Prayer Before a Crucifix Look down upon me good and gentle Jesus as before Thy sacred Cross I humbly kneel,  and with burning soul pray and beseech Thee to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of Faith, Hope, and Charity, true contrition for my sins, and a firm purpose of amendment;  whilst I contemplate,Continue reading “Prayer Before A Crucifix”